Correlation Between the Consistent Use of a General Problem Solving Strategy and the Organization of Physics Knowledge

Basic knowledge of concepts and facts, knowledge of heuristics and
metacognitive knowledge are all involved in effective problem solving (
Schoenfeld, 1985). Metacognitive knowledge enables the coordination of skills
and the monitoring of progress towards a problem solution. The critical
importance of metacognitive knowledge makes active student learning essential.
Much traditional instruction, however well organized and presented, leads to
passive learning on the part of the ...