How do people learn best, how do they think they learn best, and why is there frequently a disconnect between the two?
Understanding how various learning strategies affect memory is critical for determining what works, for whom, and under which conditions. Therefore, our research goes beyond identifying ways of studying that enhance learning and aims to describe their underlying cognitive mechanisms.
Error Correction
How do we correct errors in our learning?
Learning Complex Concepts from Examples
How do people learn complex concepts from examples? Our focus is to seek the benefits of self-explanation when learning math-normative concepts. We want to see how this affects teaching statistics in the classroom, due to its application to both the humanities and sciences and its importance as a key foundation for research.
Co-Learning and Offloading
How does the use of generative AI for writing assignment affect learning from writing?
Writing assignments are often used for students to demonstrate their learning, but writing can also be a powerful activity to promote learning. This project, funded by the Spencer Foundation, examines the effects of generative AI on learning about psycholinguistics concepts from writing assignments and how students self-regulate their use of generative AI during these assignments. Future years of the project will examine how to train students to use generative AI effectively as a co-writing partner.
Judgement of Learning Reactivity
Does reflecting on our learning improve metacognitive accuracy?