Studenting is defined as what students do while in a learning situation.

Studenting: is what students do in a learning setting— some of which is learning.

In essence, studenting is what students do in a learning setting— some of which is learning. And much of which is not. For me, studenting was the perfect way to start thinking about what it is that students are doing if they are not thinking.

In 1986, Gary Fenstermacher introduced the term studenting to describe the things that students do to help themselves learn; from paying attention to following instructions, from practicing to studying, from reviewing to seeking help, from trying to understand to ensuring they understand, etc. In 1994 Fenstermacher expanded this definition to also include the other things that students do while in learning situations – things that do not actually help them to learn.