APS

2024 APS Annual Convention

Fueling the Flame: Mechanisms and Factors That Promote Learning

Friday, May 24, 2024 · San Francisco, CA

Oral · Cognitive

Understanding what sparks and supports learning is crucial to craft environments, instruction, and interactions to promote effective and efficient learning in both formal and informal environments. To this end, this symposium includes discussions of theory and research relevant to understanding the underlying mechanisms and factors that impact learning.

Chairs & Discussants

  • Kimberly WingertChair
    Army Research Institute

Presentations

  1. Difficulty Mindset and Learning OutcomesKimberly Wingert
  2. Growth Mindset and StruggleMeghan Huntoon
  3. Resonance Theory of CuriosityJay Hardy