When Problem Solving Is Superior to Studying Worked Examples.

Kalyuga, Slava; Chandler, Paul; Tuovinen, Juhani; Sweller, John

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ERIC Number: EJ640537

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Publication Date: 2001

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When Problem Solving Is Superior to Studying Worked Examples.

Kalyuga, Slava; Chandler, Paul; Tuovinen, Juhani; Sweller, John

Journal of Educational Psychology, v93 n3 p579-88 Sep 2001

Interactions between levels of learner knowledge in a domain and levels of instructional guidance were investigated. Inexperienced trade apprentices were presented with either worked examples to study or problems to solve. On subsequent tests, inexperienced trainees benefited most from worked examples. With more experience in the domain, worked examples became redundant and problem solving proved superior. (Author)

Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Concept Mapping, Evaluative Thinking, Knowledge Level, Learning Activities, Learning Processes, Learning Strategies, Problem Solving, Student Characteristics, Study Skills, Teaching Methods, Thinking Skills, Transfer of Training

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Language: English

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IES Cited: ED498555