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Download full textGarner, Stuart – 2002
Computer programming is a domain of knowledge that is generally considered difficult by students, many of whom experience low levels of achievement and become disillusioned. This paper suggests that cognitive load theory needs to be taken into account when designing instructional materials for this domain. The cognitive load that is experienced by…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development
