Session 3:  Thursday May 18, 2017 at 1:50pm in M391 Conceptual vs Procedural knowledge- comparing multiple solutions to a problem – The relationship between conceptual and procedural knowledge development will be discusses.  Subsequently, a study investigating whether comparing and contrasting different problem solutions facilitates the development of procedural and/or conceptual knowledge. Readings: Developing Conceptual and Procedural […]

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Session 2: Thursday April 27, 2017 at 1:50pm in M391 Motivation as the driving force behind self-regulated learning strategies– In this session, we will discuss how motivation is an especially important force driving the use of beneficial self-regulated learning strategies.  Motivation is determined by the study presented in the reading below to be an important […]

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Session 1: Thursday March 30, 2017 at 1:50pm in M391 Developing metacognition in the classroom– This session will discuss the benefits of a classroom culture that encourages metacognitive development. Reading:   Addressing Student Metacognition by Kimberly D. Tanner CBE Life Sci Ed. (2012) Vol 11: 113-120

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