Disciplinary Learning Companion (DLC)¶
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Evidence · 2 claims (2 for) · 1 study (1 associational),q2· 0 of 1 report an effect size · 2 claims rest on one study
Description¶
An online tool developed by Sijmkens et al. that provides discipline- and topic-specific reflective prompts, answer-tailored feedback, model solutions, and transfer-oriented attention points for students solving physics problems.
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Claims¶
- Students who completed more DLC reflection modules exhibited a more strategic approach to solving an exam problem on angular momentum [+M]
- Positive relationship between DLC interaction and academic achievement persists when controlling for prior metacognitive abilities [+M]
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Key Sources¶
- Sijmkens, E., De Cock, M., & De Laet, T. (2023). Scaffolding Students' Use of Metacognitive Activities Using Discipline- and Topic-Specific Reflective Prompts. Metacognition and Learning, 18(3), 811–843. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11409-023-09363-w
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Disciplinary Learning Companion (DLC) |
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An online tool developed by Sijmkens et al. |
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