Exploring Self-Explanation in Education and Learning

The chapter delves into the concept of self-explanation in education and learning, focusing on its role in studying worked examples and aiding in comprehension, problem-solving, and generalization. The discussion highlights the importance of teaching students to provide quality self-explanations to foster deep thinking and meaningful learning, particularly in mathematics. Additionally, the episode examines the challenges and benefits of applying self-explanation in different subjects beyond math, including secondary English and the use of Singaporean curriculum materials.