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English, Robert E.; Reigeluth, Charles M. – 1995
The Elaboration Theory of Instruction offers guidelines for several patterns of simple-to-complex sequencing that were developed primarily from cognitive theory, especially schema theory, although there has been relatively little empirical research on the theory. This study helps fill this void by conducting "formative research" to…
Descriptors: Cognitive Psychology, College Students, Electric Circuits, Formative Evaluation