The effects of worked example and problem solving on learning performance and cognitive load

The research was conducted to compare the impacts of problem-based learning (PBL) and example-based learning (EBL) on the learning performance in an engineering domain. The research was implemented by means of experimental design. Specifically, a two-group experiment with a pre- and post-test design...

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Main Authors: Lai, Chee Sern, Mohd Salleh, Kahirol, Sulaiman, Nor Lisa, Mohamad, Mimi Mohaffyza, Md Yunos, Jailani
Format: Conference or Workshop Item
Published: 2014
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Online Access:http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/6198/
http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/6198/1/The_Effects_of_Worked_Example.pdf
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Summary:The research was conducted to compare the impacts of problem-based learning (PBL) and example-based learning (EBL) on the learning performance in an engineering domain. The research was implemented by means of experimental design. Specifically, a two-group experiment with a pre- and post-test design was used in this research. A total of 37 students were randomly assigned to PBL and EBL groups. A pre- and post test were developed to measure learning performance. In addition, cognitive loads imposed by those learning strategies were gauged and using NASA-TLX questionnaire. The results reveal that EBL is a more effective way to enhance learning performance and induces lower cognitive load during the process of learning and answering the test in comparison to PBL.