EDUC 40 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Inductive Transfer, Metacognition, Long-Term Memory
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Complex cognitive processes - process in which learners go far beyond the specific information they"re studying, perhaps to apply it to a new situation, use it to solve a problem or create a product, or critically evaluate it. It encompasses knowledge and beliefs about the general nature of human cognitive processes, reflection on one"s own cognitive processes, and intentional engagement in behaviors and thought processes that enhance learning and memory. The more learners know about thinking and learning - the greater their metacognitive awareness- the better their learning and achievement. Are more likely to undergo conceptual change when it"s warranted. Information processing theorists have described several processes that may facilitate long- term memory storage, including rehearsal, elaboration, organization, and visual imagery. The extent to which knowledge and skills acquired in one situation affect a person"s learning or performance in a subsequent situation. Elena speaks both english and spanish fluently.
