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Regulation of one's thinking and learning
What is Metacognition?
Basic material that you are learning
- Can be higher or lower depending on the complexity of what you are learning
What is Intrinsic Load?
The ability to apply skills and knowledge learned in one context into a different context or situation.
What is Transfer?
Creative problem solving and idea generating process where a person generates multiple solutions or possibilities for a given problem. Being able to explore a wide range of possibilities/solutions without preconceived notions.
Cognitive tools to make learning more effective/efficient
What is Learning Strategies?
Problem solving that involves narrowing down multiple options to find a single solution to a problem.
What is Convergent Thinking
The hidden forces behind how we think, learn, and solve problems.
What is Complex Cognitive Processes?
Teaching self-awareness as a classroom strategy, can help students build upon what complex cognitive process?
What is Metacognition?
Additional material or information imposed by unnecessary material
- Anything included that doesn't contribute to learning
What is Extraneous Load?
- Being able to analyze a problem and develop a plan
- Attributing high grades to their hard work and goody study habits
- Using effective self-regulated strategies while completing assignments
These are all characteristics of what type of learner?
What is a Strategic Learner?
Make a Scenario: Make a scenario of your choice in under 30 seconds using one of the complex cognitive processes.
Answers May Vary
Involves an initial state (current situation) followed by a path to get there which yields desired outcome (goal)
What is Problem Solving?
Situation: Maddie was tasked with creating as much images as possible using the simple shape of a circle as a base. She was able to create 35 images in 5 minutes. Which complex cognitive process did she use?
What is Creativity?
Scenario: An individual who speaks Spanish and is learning French may notice similarities in grammar and vocabulary. They can take their understanding of verb conjugations and sentence structure from Spanish to help them learn French more effectively. This is an example of what cognitive process?
What is Transfer?
Situation: Louie is deciding which college to attend. He evaluates the academic programs, campus facilities, location, cost, and student reviews. He also visits campuses and talks to current students to make an informed choice. Which complex cognitive process did Louie use?
What is Critical Thinking?