Talk:Cognition and Instruction/Learning Strategies

I have chosen to discuss problem solving, critical thinking, social cognitive learning, control and autonomy for our chapter on learning strategies. I decided to write about problem solving and critical thinking in our chapter because the processes of learning how to effectively use problem solving strategies can greatly improve the ability of ones learning. I similarly chose critical thinking because I believe understanding what it means to intelligently think about an idea, and learning how to do so is a greatly beneficial learning strategy.

I chose to incorporate social cognition, particularly self-regulation and self-efficacy in our chapter because both of these concepts examine and teach students how to become more self motivated, as well as how to set obtainable goals to improve academic confidence. I also included control and autonomy in this chapter because both of these concepts look at the relationship between classroom environment and academic success, which can be utilized to improve student and teacher learning. Educ320jd (discuss • contribs) 21:23, 3 October 2015 (UTC)

Encoding and Retrieval
My section of our wikibook on learning strategies focuses on the encoding and retrieval of information. I chose to write about learning strategies, specifically encoding processes because I thought the research could help me become a better learner and help me to understand others learning more proficiently. I will be discussing the strategies of encoding simple and complex information and metacognition, all of which will help me to grow the understanding of my learning. I will also be discussing the aspects relating to retrieval including recall, recognition and reconstruction. By deepening my understanding of the processes related to encoding and retrieving information, I hope to improve my own encoding and retrieval ability as well as educating the reader about how to do the same.

Peer Review
One of the things that I liked most about the chapter is the amount of information placed in the Encoding Processes section as well as the Problem Solving section. I like how you discuss both pros and cons of certain aspects of Encoding Processes as well as giving examples that may be relevant to the reader. I think all of the concepts that are mentioned are discussed in great detail. However I'm unsure if the Encoding Complex Information section is supposed to be an additional heading or is supposed to contain information underneath it as it is the same size as the other headings. The Problem Solving section is also well done. It provides a lot of detail and I particularly liked the the approaches to problem solving but I think it could be elaborated just a little bit more especially in the Implementing Strategies and Evaluating Strategies as well as possibly finding more suggestions for Improving Problem Solving.

One thing that I think could be worked on is some of the content in the chapter is lacking. There are a few sections that are missing critical amounts of information such as Retrieval Processes, Critical Thinking (I think could potentially be elaborated), and Summary. One thing that I also was unsure of was how constructivism and social cognitive theory fit into the Classroom Context/Strategies section. I did not find that what it related to classroom context or how it related to the classroom. Perhaps that section could be moved or elaborated so that it fits the section better. I also noticed a few spelling mistakes that could be fixed by proof reading. EDUC320 sta (discuss • contribs) 05:04, 8 November 2015 (UTC)