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Download full textSchwaighofer, Matthias; Bühner, Markus; Fischer, Frank – Frontline Learning Research, 2017
Executive functions are crucial for complex learning in addition to prior knowledge. In this article, we argue that executive functions can moderate the effectiveness of instructional approaches that vary with respect to the demand on these functions. In addition, we suggest that engagement in complex activity contexts rather than specific…
Descriptors: Executive Function, Learning Processes, Instructional Effectiveness, Cognitive Ability
