Aids to Lecture Learning

Abstract

This article describes instructional aids that facilitate the processes of (a) selecting information, (b) building internal connections, and/or (c) building external connections during either the information acquisition or review phase of lecture learning. Instructional aids included are those that have resulted in learning outcomes commensurate with their intended effect on processing. That is, aids for selection have boosted retention of facts; aids for internal connections have facilitated synthesis performance; and aids for external connections have increased ability to apply new knowledge. An alternative method for aiding lecture learning that involves training students in an integrated learning system to facilitate all aspects of the learning process is also discussed.