This article provides a review of theoretical approaches to model-based learning and related
research. In accordance with the definition of model-based learning as an acquisition and …

Early in 2005, Phil Harris, Executive Director of the Association of Educational
Communications and Technology, approached Mike Spector and asked if he would like to …

Theoretical Foundations of Learning Environments provides students, faculty, and
instructional designers with a clear, concise introduction to the major pedagogical and …

Im intuitiven Alltags Verständnis ist. Lesen'eine eher passive Rezeption dessen, was in dem
jeweiligen Text an Bedeutung, Information oder Botschaft enthalten ist. Diese intuitive und …

This is a revised edition of the classical text on systemic thought. A total of 10 of the 22
chapters were completely rewritten, and the other 12 were revised. This is a textbook par …

Many research studies have clearly demonstrated the importance of cognitive structures as
the building blocks of meaningful learning and retention of instructional materials. Identifying …

This article focuses on the paradigm of model-centered learning and instruction, which is
based on the theory of mental models. According to this paradigm, cognition and learning …

The demand for good instructional environments presupposes valid and reliable analytical
instruments for educational research. This paper introduces the SMD Technology (Surface …

This is a book about ''Simulation and Learning''. It is written for educators, teachers, and
instructional scientists, but also for instructional designers, and anyone else involved in …

Effective and efficient measurement of the development of skill and knowledge, especially in
domains of human activity that involve complex and challenging problems, is important with …