Instruction: Theoretical and Applied PerspectivesRonna F. Dillon, James Pellegrino Instruction highlights the ongoing research of military and academic communities--research aimed at developing new approaches in the instruction of complex intellectual processes and skills. Representative work includes learning procedural tasks and learning text comprehension processes in various environments such as computer-managed instructional settings. A variety of technological factors relevant to developing training materials for computerized environments is also presented. In addition, new domains such as learning map interpretation skills are included. This major collaborative effort was supported by the Navy Personnel Research and Development Center in San Diego, California. |
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... Mental Representations The way in which information is represented mentally is an important part of many kinds of problem solving . Algebraic equations , pictorial images , and sets of propositions are among the forms of mental ...
... mental models or mental representations of new tasks from their existing knowledge structures ( Greeno , 1982 ) . Mental models have been shown to facilitate learning , performance , and retention of both procedural tasks and complex ...
... Mental Models and Metacognition Affect Performance Sherrie P. Gott Susanne P. Lajoie Alan Lesgold I. II . Statement of the Problem Mental Models and Metacognition A. Executive Control Processes B. Mental Models C. Levels of Acquisition ...
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Cognitive Factors in Learning and Retention of Procedural Tasks | 47 |
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Instruction: Theoretical and Applied Perspectives Ronna F. Dillon,James Pellegrino No preview available - 1991 |