Guided Cognition for Learning: Unsupervised Learning and the Design of Effective Homework

Guided Cognition for Learning: Unsupervised Learning and the Design of Effective Homework details a new instructional design approach where homework tasks are designed to guide learners to engage in specific, observable cognitive events that are hypothesized to elicit underlying theoretical cognitive processes that will result in learning. Outlining the results of twenty-one experiments over the course of eight years, the book tells a significant story on the generality of Guided Cognition instructional design. It's ultimate goal is to improve comprehension and recall by students of varying ages and ability levels.

• Compares guided cognition to other types of instructional design
• Analyzes how the surface structure of guided cognition tasks relate to underlying psychological processes
• Discusses the effects of the internet on learning
• Presents applications that facilitate lifelong learning
• Includes an appendix of frames and guidelines for authoring guided cognition questions and tasks