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American Journal of Physics
written by Frederick Reif, Jill H. Larkin, and George Brackett
This article describes the investigation and teaching of two general cognitive skills important in introductory physics. We first analyzed the various abilities needed for understanding a relation (definition or law) well enough to use it appropriately. Then we developed two different instructional methods for teaching students the general learning skill of gaining such an understanding of any new relation. We further taught students a simple strategy for problem solving. Our results indicate that students can indeed be taught such general cognitive skills and that they can transfer these skills to areas outside of physics.
American Journal of Physics: Volume 44, Issue 3, Pages 212-217
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© 1976 American Journal of Physics
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DOI:
10.1119/1.10458
Keywords:
Cognitive Processes, College Science, Educational Research, Higher Education, Learning Theories, Physics, Problem Solving, Science Education, Skills, Undergraduate Study
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Metadata instance created July 14, 2005 by Lyle Barbato
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F. Reif, J. Larkin, and G. Brackett, , Am. J. Phys. 44 (3), 212 (1976), WWW Document, (https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10458).
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F. Reif, J. Larkin, and G. Brackett, Teaching general learning and problem-solving skills, Am. J. Phys. 44 (3), 212 (1976), <https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10458>.
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Reif, F., Larkin, J., & Brackett, G. (1976, March 1). Teaching general learning and problem-solving skills. Am. J. Phys., 44(3), 212-217. Retrieved April 19, 2024, from https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10458
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Reif, F, J. Larkin, and G. Brackett. "Teaching general learning and problem-solving skills." Am. J. Phys. 44, no. 3, (March 1, 1976): 212-217, https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10458 (accessed 19 April 2024).
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Reif, Frederick, Jill Larkin, and George Brackett. "Teaching general learning and problem-solving skills." Am. J. Phys. 44.3 (1976): 212-217. 19 Apr. 2024 <https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10458>.
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