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Direct linkBittermann, André; McNamara, Danielle; Simonsmeier, Bianca A.; Schneider, Michael – Educational Psychology Review, 2023
Understanding the role of prior knowledge in human learning is essential for predicting, improving, and explaining competence acquisition. However, the size and breadth of this field make it difficult for researchers to glean a comprehensive overview. Hence, we conducted a bibliometric analysis of 13,507 relevant studies published between 1980 and…
Descriptors: Prior Learning, Transfer of Training, Educational Research, Cognitive Processes
Chinnappan, Mohan; Pandian, Ambigapathy – Educational Research for Policy and Practice, 2009
Two developments have contributed to the convergence of views about the benefits of real-life and inquiry-based pedagogies in mathematics learning. First, the mathematics teaching community is increasingly focused on the learning of mathematics that involves the transfer of prior knowledge to novel problem-solving situations, a key element in…
Descriptors: Research Needs, Mathematics Education, Numeracy, Problem Based Learning
Peer reviewedBrown, David E.; Clement, John – Instructional Science, 1989
Discussion of students' prior knowledge and its effect on analogical reasoning focuses on four case studies of high school and college students that were designed to determine factors important for success in overcoming misconceptions via analogical reasoning. Explanatory models are explained, and abstract transfer versus explanatory model…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Analogy, Case Studies, Higher Education
Peer reviewedJih, Hueyching Janice; Reeves, Thomas Charles – Educational Technology, Research and Development, 1992
Discussion of user-friendly computer systems focuses on the use of learners' mental models to help in the design of interactive learning systems. Topics addressed include interactivity; human factors research; human-computer interface issues; individual differences, including learning styles and prior experience; cognitive load; measuring mental…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Computer System Design, Learning Processes
Download full textAnderson, Linda M.; Holt-Reynolds, Diane – 1995
A content area literacy course is examined to assess how teacher educators might respond to prospective teachers' beliefs in light of the particular goals of a particular course or teacher education experience. Content Area Literacy is a methods course that emphasizes teaching strategies and the rationales underlying them. It is examined to reveal…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Beliefs, Case Studies, Higher Education
Flannery, Daniele, Ed. – 1993
Among the papers included are the following: "Exploring Literacy through Theater" (Andruske); "Heuristic Research" (Beckstrom); "Self-Direction in Adult Undergraduates" (Blowers); "Commodification of Adult Education" (Briton, Plumb); "Collective Group Learning" (Brooks); "Psychosocial Development of Women" (Caffarella, Barnett); "Writing Wrongs"…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Learning
