Worked Examples

Over the last three decades, cognitive load theory (Sweller, Ayres, & Kalyuga, 2011) has been used to identify a number of effects that directly implicate teaching, learning, and instructional design. The most widely investigated is the worked example effect, which has been shown to lead to bett...

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Published inInternational Guide to Student Achievement pp. 408 - 410
Main Authors Ayres, Paul, Sweller, John
Format Book Chapter
LanguageEnglish
Published Routledge 2013
Edition1
Subjects
Cognitive Load Theory
Problem Solving Practice
Extracurricular
Vice Versa
Instructional Simulations
Grade Point Average
Student Engagement
Problem Pairs
Social Emotional Learning
Knowledgeable Learners
Worked Examples
Working Memory
International Large Scale Assessment Studies
MARTIN
Professional Development
Disengaged
Working Memory Resources
Heterogeneous Ability Grouping
NAOMI
Chronic
Interactive Spreadsheets
GPA
Single Subject Design
Domain Specific Prior Knowledge
Performance Approach Goals
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ISBN9780415878982
0415878985
0415879019
9780415879019
DOI10.4324/9780203850398-134

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Summary:Over the last three decades, cognitive load theory (Sweller, Ayres, & Kalyuga, 2011) has been used to identify a number of effects that directly implicate teaching, learning, and instructional design. The most widely investigated is the worked example effect, which has been shown to lead to better learning outcomes than solving equivalent problems. This chapter describes the worked example effect and some of the associated empirical research. Variations and additions to the basic worked example design are also described, showing how modifications can support the development of problem solving skills.
ISBN:9780415878982
0415878985
0415879019
9780415879019
DOI:10.4324/9780203850398-134