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Lai, Shu-Ling – International Journal of Instructional Media, 2000
Describes a study of college students that investigated whether various types of visual illustrations influenced abstract concept learning when combined with audio instruction. Discusses results of analysis of variance and pretest posttest scores in relation to learning performance, attitudes toward the computer-based program, and differences in…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Academic Achievement, Analysis of Variance, Audiovisual Instruction
Li, Tiancheng; Jonassen, David H. – 1996
Theories of situated learning attempt to overcome the ill-structured nature of some domains of learning, and to use students' tendencies to construct knowledge representation on context and prior experience. Success comes when students apply abstract principles to real life. This study compares the effectiveness of two different lesson structures…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Academic Achievement, Case Studies, Comparative Analysis