Effects of High and Low Prior Knowledge on Construction of a Joint Problem Space.

Hmelo, Cindy E.; Nagarajan, Anandi; Day, Roger S.

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ERIC Number: EJ625773

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2000

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Effects of High and Low Prior Knowledge on Construction of a Joint Problem Space.

Hmelo, Cindy E.; Nagarajan, Anandi; Day, Roger S.

Journal of Experimental Education, v69 n1 p36-56 Fall 2000

Studied the collaborative strategies used in an experimental design task by 24 high- and low-prior knowledge of medical students in groups of 4. The high prior knowledge group used knowledge to help construct plans, evaluate actions, and stay focused. The low prior knowledge group was less systematic and worked at mapping the connections between computer representations. (SLD)

Descriptors: Cooperation, Cooperative Learning, Learning Strategies, Medical Education, Medical Students, Prior Learning, Research Design

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Note: Theme issue titled "Learning with Peers: Multiple Perspectives on Collaboration."