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McEneaney, John E. – Instructional Science: An International Journal of the Learning Sciences, 2016
Instructional technologies critically depend on systematic design, and learning hierarchies are a commonly advocated tool for designing instructional sequences. But hierarchies routinely allow numerous sequences and choosing an optimal sequence remains an unsolved problem. This study explores a simulation-based approach to modeling learning…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Computer Simulation, Sequential Learning, Sequential Approach
Rau, M. A.; Aleven, V.; Rummel, N. – Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness, 2011
Graphical representations (GRs) of the learning content are often used for instruction (Ainsworth, 2006). When used in learning technology, GRs can be especially useful since they allow for interactions across representations that are physically impossible, for instance by dragging and dropping symbolic statements into a chart that automatically…
Descriptors: Intelligent Tutoring Systems, Retention (Psychology), Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction
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Lee, David L.; Belfiore, Phillip J.; Budin, Shannon Gormley – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2008
Recently, high-probability request sequences has shown promise as a method to enhance student compliance using positive methods without sacrificing the quality of the assignment. High-probability request sequences use a series of preferred behaviors to increase the likelihood that nonpreferred behaviors will occur. For this intervention, a series…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Probability, Teaching Methods, Classroom Techniques
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Reigeluth, Charles M. – Educational Technology, Research and Development, 1992
Comments on the preceding article which examined elaboration theory and offered suggestions for updating it to reflect new knowledge. Highlights include the simplifying conditions method; internal versus external knowledge structures; connectionism and authentic tasks; content structure as organizing structure; ill-structured domains; and…
Descriptors: Criticism, Epistemology, Instructional Design, Models
Dunham, Paul, Jr. – Research Quarterly, 1977
The results of this study indicate that order of practice does have a significant effect on skill acquisition with sequential ordering (practice of a successive nature) being the most efficient method for improving bilateral skill acquisition. (MB)
Descriptors: Athletics, Instructional Design, Motor Development, Sequential Approach
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Wilson, Brent; Cole, Peggy – Educational Technology, Research and Development, 1992
Discusses elaboration theory, an instructional design model for sequencing and organizing courses that is based on cognitive research, and offers suggestions for updating the model to reflect new knowledge. Topics addressed include knowledge representation, including content structure; sequencing issues, including microworld design and cognitive…
Descriptors: Cognitive Psychology, Criticism, Epistemology, Instructional Design
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Dyer, James W.; Kulhavy, Raymond W. – Journal of Educational Psychology, 1974
Descriptors: Course Organization, Instructional Design, Programed Instruction, Sequential Approach
Wilson, Brent; Cole, Peggy – 1992
This paper offers a critique of elaboration theory (ET) based on recent cognitive research and offers suggestions for updating the model to reflect new knowledge. It begins by summarizing the basic strategies of this model for sequencing and organizing courses of instruction: (1) organizing structure; (2) simple-to-complex sequence; (3) sequencing…
Descriptors: Cognitive Psychology, Course Content, Course Organization, Epistemology
Wong, Martin R.; Raulerson, John D. – 1974
A step-by-step exposition is presented of the manner in which the systematic application of the principles of instructional design can lead to sequential learning. Following an introduction to systematic instructional design, the second and third chapters of the book discuss a systems model of the classroom and the setting of objectives for…
Descriptors: Educational Media, Educational Objectives, Evaluation, Guides
Gray, Susan H. – Journal of Computer-Based Instruction, 1988
Discussion of control over sequence of instruction in computer-assisted instruction (CAI) focuses on a follow-up study that examined the effects of the breadth and depth of menus and the meaningfulness of menu category names on the learning and attitudes of college students. Posttests are described, and results are analyzed. (16 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Comparative Analysis, Comprehension, Computer Assisted Instruction