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Can Cognitive Processes Help Explain the Success of Instructional Techniques Recommended by Behavior Analysts?
Rebecca A. Markovits; Yana Weinstein
npj Science of Learning, v3 Article 2 2018
The fields of cognitive psychology and behavior analysis have undertaken separate investigations into effective learning strategies. These studies have led to several recommendations from both fields regarding teaching techniques that have been shown to enhance student performance. While cognitive psychology and behavior analysis have studied student performance independently from their different perspectives, the recommendations they make are remarkably similar. The lack of discussion between the two fields, despite these similarities, is surprising. The current paper seeks to remedy this oversight in two ways: first, by reviewing two techniques recommended by behavior analysts--guided notes and response cards--and comparing them to their counterparts in cognitive psychology that are potentially responsible for their effectiveness; and second, by outlining some other areas of overlap that could benefit from collaboration. By starting the discussion with the comparison of two specific recommendations for teaching techniques, we hope to galvanize a more extensive collaboration that will not only further the progression of both fields, but also extend the practical applications of the ensuing research.
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Teaching Methods, Applied Behavior Analysis, Cognitive Psychology, Learning Strategies, Notetaking, Cues, Instructional Materials, Visual Aids, Recall (Psychology)
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