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Peer reviewedAtkinson, Robert K.; Renkl, Alexander; Merrill, Mary Margaret – Journal of Educational Psychology, 2003
Combined fading with the introduction of prompts designed to encourage learners to identify the underlying principle illustrated in each worked-out solution step. Across 2 experiments, this combination produced medium to large effects on near and far transfer without requiring additional time on task. Thus, the instructional procedure is highly…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Educational Psychology, Learning Strategies, Learning Theories
