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Evolutionary perspectives on learning or cognition

Evolutionary perspectives on learning or cognition. Heather Thomas, Tionna Dentman , Marina Karver. The Study. Influences of deep learning, need for cognition and preparation time on open- and closed-book test performance

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Evolutionary perspectives on learning or cognition

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  1. Evolutionary perspectives on learning or cognition Heather Thomas, TionnaDentman, Marina Karver Heijne-Penninga, M., Kuks, J. M., Hofman, W., & Cohen-Schotanus, J. (2010). Influences of deep learning, need for cognition and preparation time on open- and closed-book test performance.Medical Education, 44(9), 884-891. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2923.2010.03732.x

  2. The Study • Influences of deep learning, need for cognition and preparation time on open- and closed-book test performance • By MarjoleinHeijne-Penninga, Jan B M Kuks, W H AdriaanHofman & Janke Cohen-Schotanus • Objective: wanted to test connection between deep learning, need for cognition, and preparation time, and scores on open and closed book test Heijne-Penninga, M., Kuks, J. M., Hofman, W., & Cohen-Schotanus, J. (2010). Influences of deep learning, need for cognition and preparation time on open- and closed-book test performance.Medical Education, 44(9), 884-891. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2923.2010.03732.x

  3. Methods • n=239; range 18-31 • Men=51 Women=179 Unidentified=5 • 2nd year med students, University Medical Centre Groningen • Completed two questionnaires • Test for Deep Information Processing (DIP) • Need for Cognition Scale • Two types of test • Open book vs closed book Heijne-Penninga, M., Kuks, J. M., Hofman, W., & Cohen-Schotanus, J. (2010). Influences of deep learning, need for cognition and preparation time on open- and closed-book test performance.Medical Education, 44(9), 884-891. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2923.2010.03732.x

  4. Results/Interesting Findings • open book tests: • large amount of information • retain information over time • preparation time: did not positively aid • need for cognition: positive influencing • How to enhance • Deep learning: no link Heijne-Penninga, M., Kuks, J. M., Hofman, W., & Cohen-Schotanus, J. (2010). Influences of deep learning, need for cognition and preparation time on open- and closed-book test performance.Medical Education, 44(9), 884-891. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2923.2010.03732.x

  5. Weak Points/Limitations • Majority of participants were women  different study habits • Participants were volunteers  greater interest in subject, leading to enhanced performance • students received more test time motivation for participation • Video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dbDJzDV1CM&feature=related Heijne-Penninga, M., Kuks, J. M., Hofman, W., & Cohen-Schotanus, J. (2010). Influences of deep learning, need for cognition and preparation time on open- and closed-book test performance.Medical Education, 44(9), 884-891. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2923.2010.03732.x

  6. Test Questions • true/false: The need for cognition is important for performance on open and closed book testing • true/false: According to this study, deep learning has a direct link with test performance. • true/false: According to this study, preparation time has a heavy influence on test performance Heijne-Penninga, M., Kuks, J. M., Hofman, W., & Cohen-Schotanus, J. (2010). Influences of deep learning, need for cognition and preparation time on open- and closed-book test performance.Medical Education, 44(9), 884-891. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2923.2010.03732.x

  7. Test Questions Cont. • Which of the options below were suggested as one of the ways in to enhance need for cognition a. increase teacher/student interaction while in class to stimulate student desire to gain knowledge b. confront medical students with complex problems during their medical training might help c. increase student preparation time because the more times one goes over information, the more one is likely to find it necessary and important to know • Which of the following enhances student retention of knowledge a. open book testing b. closed book testing c. neither d. both • What gender had the greatest participation in this study? a. Men b. Women c. Unidentified Heijne-Penninga, M., Kuks, J. M., Hofman, W., & Cohen-Schotanus, J. (2010). Influences of deep learning, need for cognition and preparation time on open- and closed-book test performance.Medical Education, 44(9), 884-891. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2923.2010.03732.x

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