Generative learning strategies are intended to improve students' learning by prompting them
to actively make sense of the material to be learned. But are they effective for all students …

Self-explanation is a process by which learners generate inferences about causal
connections or conceptual relationships. A meta-analysis was conducted on research that …

To deepen understanding of learning through peer feedback, the current study investigated
the relationships between different peer feedback activities (organized into constructive vs …

Developing strong knowledge about mathematics is important for success academically,
economically, and in life, but many children fail to become proficient in math. Research on …

The goal of the current study was to investigate the effects of an immersive virtual reality
(IVR) science simulation on learning in a higher educational setting, and to assess whether …

Research has demonstrated that oral explaining to a fictitious student improves learning.
Whether these findings replicate, when students are writing explanations, and whether …

Curious information-seeking is known to be a key driver for learning, but characterizing this
important psychological phenomenon remains a challenge. In this article, we argue that …

Many science, engineering, technology, and math (STEM) majors fail to complete their
degrees, and those who leave report they lack learning skills required for STEM coursework …

What is it that enables students to learn from some classroom activities, yet leaves them
totally confused by others? Although we can't see directly into students' minds, we do have …

The current meta-analysis quantifies the average effect of worked examples on mathematics
performance from elementary grades to postsecondary settings and to assess what …