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Learning Geometry Problem Solving by Studying Worked Examples: Effects of Learner Guidance and Expertise
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Bokosmaty, Sahar; Sweller, John; Kalyuga, Slava – American Educational Research Journal, 2015
Research has demonstrated that instruction that relies heavily on studying worked examples is more effective for less experienced learners compared to instruction emphasizing problem solving. However, the guidance associated with studying some worked examples may reduce the performance of more experienced learners. This study investigated…
Descriptors: Geometry, Problem Solving, Expertise, Teaching Methods
Puzzling Science: Using the Rubik's Cube to Teach Problem Solving
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Rohrig, Brian – Science Teacher, 2010
A major goal of education is to help learners store information in long-term memory and use that information on later occasions to effectively solve problems (Vockell 2010). Therefore, this author began to use the Rubik's cube to help students learn to problem solve. There is something special about this colorful three-dimensional puzzle that…
Descriptors: Long Term Memory, Teaching Methods, Problem Solving, Puzzles
Using a Three-Step Method in a Calculus Class: Extending the Worked Example
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Miller, David – College Teaching, 2010
This article discusses a three-step method that was used in a college calculus course. The three-step method was developed to help students understand the course material and transition to be more independent learners. In addition, the method helped students to transfer concepts from short-term to long-term memory while lowering cognitive load.…
Descriptors: Long Term Memory, Calculus, Teaching Methods, Educational Practices
Effects of Representational Movement on Short and Long-Term Ability of Rural Tenth-Grade Students to Solve Chemical Equations
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Gielniak, Michael G. – ProQuest LLC, 2009
This study examines the effects of representational movement on long-term retention and recollection of academic content. The researcher hypothesized that students who used representational movement to elaborate on their understanding of chemical equations would demonstrate improved long-term ability to solve chemical equations. The study…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Experimental Groups, Pretests Posttests, Equations (Mathematics)
The Effects of Cooperative Group Work versus Independent Practice on the Learning of Some Problem-Solving Strategies.
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Duren, Phillip E.; Cherrington, April – School Science and Mathematics, 1992
Presents an experiment to examine the relative effects of cooperative groups versus independent practice in helping students encode problem-solving strategies into their long-term memory. Four classes of 126 prealgebra students were randomly assigned to employ the 2 methodologies. Students who practiced in cooperative groups demonstrated greater…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cooperative Learning, Drills (Practice), Learning Strategies
Favorite Activities for the Teaching of Psychology
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Benjamin, Ludy T., Jr., Ed. – APA Books, 2008
The most popular activities from APA's successful "Activities Handbooks for the Teaching of Psychology" are gathered together and updated in this book of teachers' favorites. The lesson plans, which encourage active learning and involve the whole class, have stood the test of time and proven themselves to be entertaining, effective, and easy to…
Descriptors: Psychology, Teaching Methods, Learning Activities, Lesson Plans