Writing Homework Help

Arizona State University Working Memory Capacity Discussion

 

I’m working on a writing discussion question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.

  • Explain foundational concepts and applications of transfer, problem solving, and critical thinking and their implications for classroom practices and experiences.

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Step 1. Compose Parent Post

Please organize your Parent Post into the following two headings:

Part 1: Integrating the Content. Answer both of the following prompts:

  • Required: (2-4 sentences each) Describe the roles that the following four factors play in problem-solving, and illustrate each factor’s role with a concrete example appropriate for your classroom or content area:
  • Working memory capacity
  • Encoding processes
  • Long-term memory retrieval
  • Metacognition
  • Required: (3-4 sentences each) Consider your particular content domain (e.g., math, science, history, English literature, art, music) – or if you have several domains of expertise, choose one domain. Next, choose two of the following forms of critical thinking.
  • Verbal reasoning
  • Argument analysis
  • Probabilistic reasoning
  • Hypothesis testing

Give a brief definition of the form of critical thinking (e.g., verbal reasoning) and describe one example of what this form of critical thinking looks like in your classroom context or content domain.