Greater Cognitive Effort for Better Learning: Tailoring an Instructional Design for Learners with Different Levels of Knowledge and Motivation

The capacity limitation of working memory is a widely recognised determinant of human learning. A cognitive load exceeding the capacity hampers learning. Cognitive load can be controlled by tailoring an instructional design to levels of learner prior knowledge. However, such as design does not neces...

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Main Authors: Seffetullah Kuldas, Lata Satyen, Hairul Nizam Ismail, Shahabuddin Hashim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ubiquity Press 2014-08-01
Series:Psychologica Belgica
Online Access:http://www.psychologicabelgica.com/articles/193