Insightful solution processes represent cases of problem solving in which the emergence of
a new interpretation allows for an abrupt shift from bewilderment to clarity. One approach to …

In this chapter, I first introduce the notion of a thinking classroom and then present the results
of over 10 years of research done on the development and maintenance of thinking …

We designed and developed an emotion control treatment and investigated its effects on
college students' academic emotions, motivation, and achievement in an online remedial …

There is little research about making instruction at school meaningful. This is surprising
given that ample research suggests that many students do not find school a meaningful …

It is a well-known fact that many students struggle during the transition from school to
university mathematics. The aim of our quantitative study was to clarify the role of students' …

Abstract Collaboration between Mathematicians and Mathematics Educators is crucial in
advancing knowledge on the teaching and learning of Mathematics, particularly in advanced …

Previous studies on academic emotions have mostly used variable-centered approaches.
Although these studies have elucidated the relationships between academic emotions and …

The transition from school to university mathematics is a challenging process for many
students. This phenomenon is reflected by high dropout rates from mathematics programs …

The insight phenomenon is thought to comprise two components: cognitive and affective
(the Aha! experience). The exact nature of the Aha! experience remains unclear; however …

Psychologists have long been fascinated with understanding the nature of Aha! moments,
moments when we transition from not knowing to suddenly realizing the solution to a …