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Strategies that Promote Deeper Learning during Lecture

This faculty/instructor session is divided into two parts:

Part 1: Background Theory and Research, 1:30–2:10 p.m.
Researchers distinguish between shallow and deep processing in learning (Chi & Wylie, 2014). Shallow processing involves trying to learn material through rote memorization, repetition, re-reading, and highlighting. These activities re-expose students to the material but often result in superficial learning (Chi, 2009). Deeper learning involves trying to make sense of the material by:

  • connecting new information to what you already know
  • looking for patterns, themes, organizing principles
  • exploring the implications or consequences of the new information

Deep processing activities lead to better understanding and more durable learning (Chi & Wylie, 2014). For example, when students try to explain a new concept they make new connections among ideas, infer missing information, and identify what they still do not understand very well. In this case, students don’t remember an explanation they already learned, they learn the material by explaining it.

In Part 1, we will explore “explanation” and other strategies that prompt deeper learning.

Part 2: Work Session, 2:15–3:00 p.m.
Identify and plan to implement deep learning strategies in your lectures.  From a menu of strategies, you can select or modify any that fit your content area and teaching preferences. Work on how to implement new strategies in your classes.

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Transformational education

When

Past occurrences (1)

  • 1:30 to 3 p.m. Friday, March 23, 2018

Where

153 Murphy Library

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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 153 Murphy Library

Contact

For questions about this event or to request disability accommodations , contact Bill Cerbin at 608.785.6881 or wcerbin@uwlax.edu.

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