Developing the Master Learner: Applying Learning Theory to the Learner, the Teacher, and the Learning Environment Schumacher, D. J., Englander, R., & Carraccio, C. (2013). Developing the master learner: Applying learning theory to the learner, the teacher, and the learning environment. Academic Medicine, 88 (11), 1635-1645.
Read this article to gain insights into how self-determination, cognitive load, situated cognition, and other key educational theories can be applied to enhance the effectiveness of adult learning. For each theory, the authors suggest practical action steps for the learner, the teacher, and the learning environment to provide a road map for developing master learners.