How true, "Learning and thinking occur in the context of learners’ beliefs about cognition, which differ as a function of personal, social, and cultural factors"? (Greeno,1989; Moll, 2001 in Schunk, H. D. 2012, pg 257).

That is, students' beliefs or perceptions about their own intelligence and ability do affect their cognitive functions, thinking and knowledge construct and ultimately learning.

Consider:

1. Environment of unequal access to digital learning facilities and digital literacy.

2. Motivation and Implicit Learning Theory.

3. 21st Century's Zone of Proximal Development (mixed social and digital MKO)

For instance, 'Motivation' researchers have identified two distinct implicit theories (or mindsets) about the role of ability in achievement: entity theory (fixed mindset) and incremental theory (growth mindset)." Students who hold an entity theory, or fixed mind-set, view their abilities as representing fixed traits over which they have little control; whereas those who hold an incremental theory, or growth mindset, believe that abilities are skills that they can improve through learning" (Schunk, H. D. (2012) referencing Dweck, 1999; Dweck & Leggett, 1988; Dweck & Molden, 2005).

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