"Learning is NOT a Spectator Sport: Using the Science of Learning to Transform College Classrooms"

Dr. Diane F. Halpern

September 21, 2006

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Abstract:   As faculty we are educating the citizens and work force of the next generation; we need to think far beyond the end of the semester. We need to teach for a time in the distant future and for a test that we won’t be giving. In other words, we need to teach for long-term retention and transfer, especially when the goal is to think critically and learn effectively. Great, but how do we do this? Empirically-validated studies of learning have shown the benefits of spaced review, practice at retrieval, overlearning, varied examples presented without the usual classroom retrieval cues, meaningful processing, and use of multiple representations. By applying basic principles from the science of learning, we can have long-lasting positive effects on our students—students who are better thinkers and learners.  Join us for this interactive workshop in which Diane describes research and theory in the science of learning and how this work translates into classroom practice.

Bio:   Diane F. Halpern served as President of the American Psychological Association in 2004. In 1999 she won the American Psychological Foundation’s Award for Distinguished Teaching. She has authored hundreds of articles and a number of books, many dealing with critical thinking and gender differences, including her 2003 publication Thought and Knowledge: An Introduction to Critical Thinking. She has presented her landmark work on cognitive science to many audiences, including the White House Office of Science and Technology and the Science Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives.

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