Year
2022
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy
Department
School of Education
Abstract
Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) research has shown that studying worked examples, which provide a step-by-step solution to a problem, can reduce cognitive load and support learning in well-structured learning domains relative to solving conventional problems. Two types of worked examples that have been widely used in CLT research are process oriented worked examples and product oriented worked examples. Process oriented worked examples provide step-by-step solutions to solve a problem, plus statements explaining the rationale for each step. Product oriented worked examples provide the step-by-step solutions to solve a problem without supporting explanations of each of the steps. In this research two studies were conducted to investigate which instructional condition, process oriented worked examples, product oriented worked examples or conventional problem solving, would best support student learning in an ill-structured learning domain focusing on the quality teaching component of substantive communication.
Recommended Citation
Sozio, Gerardo, Investigating Process Oriented and Product Oriented Worked Examples in an Ill-Structured Learning Domain, Doctor of Philosophy thesis, School of Education, University of Wollongong, 2022. https://ro.uow.edu.au/theses1/1578
FoR codes (2008)
1701 PSYCHOLOGY, 1702 COGNITIVE SCIENCE, 130313 Teacher Education and Professional Development of Educators
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