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Student learning & information processing in the knowledge age: can strategic teaching heighten metacognitive awareness and the application of thinking skills

In this paper the authors suggest that because the new knowledge economy demands that learning occurs with direct confrontation with information that is increasingly delivered electronically, teaching the processes and skills of thinking has become critical. Concepts from the frameworks of cognitive psychology, education and information science are discussed from the perspective of the contribution they make to understandings of pedagogy. It is suggested that teacher practitioners are best situated to nurture lifelong learners.

In this paper the authors suggest that because the new knowledge economy demands that learning occurs with direct ...  Show Full Abstract  

Authors: Watson, Vicki; Kairouz, Marilyn
Conference name: International Literacy and Education Research Network Conference
Date: 2001
Resource type: Conference
Subjects: Lifelong learning; Technology; Teaching and learning;
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