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Holmberg, Borje – Programmed Learning and Educational Technology, 1985
Develops a theory of mediated learning from practice. Problems inherent in developing theories are reviewed; general assumptions are identified; and a descriptive theory is generated that identifies favorable factors facilitating learning. Factors are checked for consistency and used to generate hypotheses for collecting research data capable of…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Course Objectives, Hypothesis Testing, Instructional Design
Annett, John; Sparrow, John – Programmed Learning and Educational Technology, 1985
Examines issues in broad-based training in the context of transfer of training. Classical research findings on transfer are summarized and training policy implications are drawn. Transfer is reexamined relative to recent ideas in cognitive psychology, training methods to enhance transfer are suggested, and future research needs are addressed.…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Epistemology, Individual Differences, Learning Theories
McAleese, Ray – Programmed Learning and Educational Technology, 1985
Summarizes findings of a collection of research studies at the University of Aberdeen (Scotland) aiding fundamental understanding of knowledge representation and its applications. Issues arising when a knowledge representation system is incorporated into an authoring language are discussed, including the problems of exteriorization, metacognition,…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Authoring Aids (Programing), Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation