Teachers should help students to (1) select information that is important by providing them with specific instructional objectives or sample test items, (2) monitor how they process information by giving them a reading guide, and (3) utilize think-links, schematic devices that display the relationships among ideas, concepts, and events. (RM)

An experiment on sequence procedures for presenting text materials to pupils demonstrated that web sequencing (presenting concepts as related parts of a network) resulted in better test performance than linear sequencing. Information processing strategies used by pupils did not influence either the sequence of information presentation or test…

Describes a speech assignment in which students describe a geometric figure well enough so that listeners can then draw the figure. Exercise is based on philosophy of teaching and learning in W. Timothy Gallwey's "The Inner Game of Tennis." (PD)

Analyzes philosophical concepts of learning and examines the logical relationship between the concepts of learning and the concepts of teaching. Concludes that criteria for the application of the concept of teaching derive from the application of learning concepts. (KC)

Describes a method of teaching adult educators about learning through an analysis of their own learning processes. After general discussion about learning principles and differences between adults and children, a diagnostic exercise is used to develop a profile of individual learning styles. (SK)

Examines the structural and historical reasons underlying the spelling of certain "demon" words and suggests that the study of these underlying reasons may be one way to improve student spelling competency. (Author/FL)

Reviews research on student learning of science conceptions and presents major findings. Traces changes in science teaching and learning over the last two decades and looks at a variety of teaching schemes that aim to support meaningful learning in science, some based on conceptual change. (Contains 13 references.) (Author/YDS)

The doctrine of localized brain functions has strongly influenced many educators. Gerald Edelman's recent research challenges this doctrine by advancing categorization and recategorization as the brain's overriding activities. Instruction that focuses overmuch on similarities is misguided and confusing. Instead, classroom instruction should employ…

Argues that all students be taught how to negotiate and mediate and learn the role of the mediator. Three steps in managing conflicts are examined: establishing a cooperative context; creating intellectual conflicts; and establishing a peer-mediation program. The theory and research underlying these steps are reviewed. (GLR)

Describes an empirical study which considered the different ways in which 26 university teachers intended to constitute a subject, how they then taught the subject, and how consistent their intentions and practice were. Considers the context of teaching and learning and the influence of conceptual change on teachers. (Author/LRW)

New ways of teaching online allow integration of different presentation methods, multisensory instruction, extensive interactivity, and improved support systems. The digital environment makes autonomous learning even more autonomous. There is a shift from instruction to enablement of independent and self-directed learning. (SK)

The original meaning of pedagogy is grounded in the relational and intentional responsibility of adult to child. The vulnerability of the child calls forth a loving attitude from the adult, as pedagogue, that is directed toward the physical security and the social, emotional, and educational well-being of the child as student. The lived…

The role and importance of computer-assisted teaching and learning in molecular biological-related education and research has been emphasized and pinpointed. In this study, some benefit viewpoints and discussion are provided for applying the computer-assisted teaching and learning more efficiently in the process of knowledge acquisition and…

During the 1990s, many public schools began to apply the principles of Total Quality Management. As they moved ahead, they discovered that most of the separate principles that comprise Total Quality Management are not new to public education. Theories and practices using similar and related ideas have been championed by educators for generations.…

Being a student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is not very enchanted. Despite all of its charms, Hogwarts still requires its students to attend class, read books, write exercises, take tests, and be graded on a competitive scale. The teachers do not use veritaserum to check students' homework or studiousness. Nor do students…