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ERIC Number: EJ602660
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1999
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ISSN: ISSN-0883-0355
Instructional Means To Overcome Transfer Problems in the Domain of Economics: Empirical Studies.
Stark, Robin; Mandl, Heinz; Gruber, Hans; Renkl, Alexander
International Journal of Educational Research, v31 n7 p591-609 1999
Studied transfer with 60 adults in 4 different computer-based learning environment conditions (simulation of a business with multiple or uniform contexts) for which learners were given either no guidance, problem-solving guidance, or worked-out examples. Results suggest that to optimize learning, learning by problem solving should be combined with worked-out examples. (SLD)
Descriptors: College Students, Computer Assisted Instruction, Economics, Higher Education, Problem Solving, Simulation, Transfer of Training
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Note: Theme issue titled "On the Road to Transfer: New Perspectives on an Enduring Issue in Educational Research and Practice." Research supported by grant Ma 978/5-1,Ma978/5-2 from the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft.