Writing is often used as a tool for learning. However, empirical support for the benefits of
writing-to-learn is mixed, likely because the literature conflates diverse activities (eg …

Creativity is a focal area of interest in public administration because it is an important
resource that helps organizations in the public sector respond effectively to complex and …

Answering questions before learning something (“prequestions”) enhances learning.
However, these benefits usually occur for information that was asked in the prequestions (ie …

The current research was an investigation of the effects of prior, domain-relevant knowledge
on self-derivation of new, integrated knowledge. Adults were presented with novel “stem” …

Abstract Structure building describes the process by which people mentally organize
information while reading to comprehend and later recall text. We investigated how …

There is little doubt that whether at home, in the office or in the classroom, digital screens
have become a dominant presence in our lives. While the stakes may not be high when it …

At present, artificial intelligence (AI) technology has penetrated into all aspects of the
education field, and the teaching system has been reformed. In the background of AI, deep …

Knowing when and how to most effectively use writing as a learning tool requires
understanding the cognitive processes driving learning. Writing is a generative activity that …

In this article, we highlight an underappreciated individual difference: structure building.
Structure building is integral to many everyday activities and involves creating coherent …

Background: Students often struggle with how to synthesize course content during
independent learning outside of class. Problem: Study strategies may be entrenched in …