Learning 101: The untaught basics

Qadir, J. and Imran, M. A. (2018) Learning 101: The untaught basics. IEEE Potentials, 37(3), pp. 33-38. (doi: 10.1109/MPOT.2017.2749408)

Abstract

Despite the accessibility of a wealth of information in the current era-books, universities, and online massive open online courses (MOOCs)-well-intentioned and hard-working students often fail to learn effectively due to deficient learning techniques or improper mind-sets. Two things, in particular, hinder students from achieving their potential. First, the students' intuition regarding how learning works is often flawed and counterproductive; second, despite significant progress in the research discipline of "learning sciences," these hard-earned scientific insights have not yet filtered their way through the research community to the students who stand to benefit most from this knowledge.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Imran, Professor Muhammad
• Authors: Qadir, J., and Imran, M. A.
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Systems Power and Energy
• Journal Name: IEEE Potentials
• Publisher: IEEE
• ISSN: 0278-6648
• ISSN (Online): 1558-1772
• Published Online: 01 May 2018
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2018 IEEE
• First Published: First published in IEEE Potentials 37(3): 33-38
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced in accordance with the publisher copyright policy