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January 27, 2005
What Every Teacher Should Know
The following definitions have been extracted from: Tileston, D. W., (2004). Learning, Memory and the Brain. London, Sage Publications.
Active Learning
Active Learning means that students are processing information and using knowledge. "Examples are decision making, inquiry, investigation, problem solving, compare/contrast, and more." (p. 63).
Cognitive Development
This is learning through memory, your senses and your memory.
Constructivism
Learners construct meaning through "exploration, reasoning and discussion." (p. 65).
Declarative Knowledge
The "what" of learning. It "includes steps, facts, concepts, understandings, and generalizations." (p. 65). Students will be able to give examples and tell the differences and similarities between things.
Heuristics
Generalized rules as opposed to rigid rules and steps for "implementing processes such as decision making, experimental inquiry, problem solving, investigation, reading, speaking and listening." (p. 68)
Metacognition
Thinking about thinking. Reflections and journaling would fit into megacognition. Questions like: What have you learned? So what does it have to do with you? Now what is a way that you can use this information?
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