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EJ547829 IR535336

Title: Higher-Order Learning and Thinking: What Is It and How Is It Taught?
Author(s): Young, Andrea C.
Source: Educational Technology, v37 n4 p38-41 Jul-Aug 1997
Publication Date: 1997
ISSN: 0013-1962
Language: English
Document Type: Journal articles (080); Reports--Descriptive (141)
Journal Announcement: CIJDEC1997

Defines higher order learning and its component parts, and describes how it can be taught. Argues that effective strategy training interventions use multicomponent interventions, embed strategy training interventions, offer practice of higher-order skills within the context of existing curricula, explain the utility of different cognitive and metacognitive strategies; and reinforce components. (PEN)

Descriptors: Cognitive Processes; Context Effect; *Educational Strategies; Instructional Effectiveness; Metacognition; Teaching Methods; *Thinking Skills
Identifiers: Cognitive Strategies; *Higher Order Learning; *Strategy Training