The Learning Scientists Podcast Episode 89: Who Should Create Study plans?
Apr 10, 2025
Discover the fascinating world of study plans and their influence on learning outcomes. A captivating discussion explores whether students should create their own study schedules or rely on computer-generated plans. Insights from a recent experiment reveal the impact on motivation and success. Tune in to unpack the complexities and limitations of effective study practices, and learn how to optimize your own studying!
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Learner Autonomy Boosts Motivation
- Planning one's own learning boosts motivation via competence and autonomy needs.
- Self-generated study plans foster mastery experience and independence.
Experiment on Study Plan Creation
- An experiment compared learner-generated versus computer-generated study plans.
- No differences in test scores or motivation, but learners preferred planning for themselves and felt it was more effective.
Metacognitive Misjudgment of Effectiveness
- Learners' metacognitive judgments about study plan effectiveness were inaccurate.
- They believed self-planning was better, but learning outcomes were the same for both planning methods.