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Bichler, Sarah; Schwaighofer, Matthias; Stadler, Matthias; Bühner, Markus; Greiff, Samuel; Fischer, Frank – Journal of Educational Psychology, 2020
A previous study found that task shifting and fluid intelligence, but not working memory capacity (WMC) and prior knowledge, influenced the worked example effect (Schwaighofer, Bühner, & Fischer, 2016). To increase confidence in these findings, we report a preregistered extended replication study of Schwaighofer et al.'s investigation.…
Descriptors: Short Term Memory, Cognitive Processes, Intelligence, Executive Function
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Schwaighofer, Matthias; Bühner, Markus; Fischer, Frank – Journal of Educational Psychology, 2016
Worked examples have proven to be effective for knowledge acquisition compared with problem solving, particularly when prior knowledge is low (e.g., Kalyuga, 2007). However, in addition to prior knowledge, executive functions and fluid intelligence might be potential moderators of the effectiveness of worked examples. The present study examines…
Descriptors: Executive Function, Short Term Memory, Intelligence, Knowledge Level
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Clara Pracana, Editor; Michael Wang, Editor – Online Submission, 2024
This book contains a compilation of papers presented at the International Psychological Applications Conference and Trends (InPACT) 2024, organized by the World Institute for Advanced Research and Science (WIARS), held in International Psychological Applications Conference and Trends (InPACT) 2024, held in Porto, Portugal, from 20 to 22 of April…
Descriptors: Educational Psychology, Statistics, Epistemology, Student Attitudes
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Biehler, Rolf; Frischemeier, Daniel; Podworny, Susanne – Statistics Education Research Journal, 2017
Connecting data and chance is fundamental in statistics curricula. The use of software like TinkerPlots can bridge both worlds because the TinkerPlots Sampler supports learners in expressive modeling. We conducted a study with elementary preservice teachers with a basic university education in statistics. They were asked to set up and evaluate…
Descriptors: Elementary School Teachers, Preservice Teachers, Teaching Methods, Computer Software
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Wagner, Kai; Klein, Martin; Klopp, Eric; Puhl, Thomas; Stark, Robin – Higher Education Studies, 2013
An experimental field study at a German university was conducted in order to test the effectiveness of an integrated learning environment to improve the acquisition of knowledge about empirical research methods. The integrated learning environment was based on the combination of instruction-oriented and problem-oriented design principles and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, College Students, Control Groups, Experimental Groups
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Stark, Robin; Puhl, Thomas; Krause, Ulrike-Marie – Evaluation & Research in Education, 2009
Starting from difficulties that students of education display when they interpret empirical findings and generate scientific arguments, a problem-based e-learning environment was developed. Based on first evaluation data, an elaboration tool was integrated into the learning environment. The tool consisted of a modelling and an explanation part. In…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Persuasive Discourse, Seminars, Computer Assisted Instruction
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Carmo, Mafalda, Ed. – Online Submission, 2015
We are delighted to welcome you to the International Conference on Education and New Developments 2015-END 2015, taking place in Porto, Portugal, from 27 to 29 of June. Education, in our contemporary world, is a right since we are born. Every experience has a formative effect on the constitution of the human being, in the way one thinks, feels and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Educational Development, Educational Change, Educational Trends