Cognitive Load of Learner Control : Extraneous or Germane Load?
Joint Authors
Vandewaetere, Mieke
Clarebout, Geraldine
Source
Education Research International
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-04-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Computer-based learning environments become more tailored when learners can exert control over one or more parts of the learning process.
Learner control (LC) demands additional efforts of learners because, in addition to learning, they also have to monitor that learning.
As a consequence, LC may cause additional cognitive load and even cognitive overload.
The central question in this study is what type of cognitive load is induced by LC and whether the experienced load is related to learning outcomes.
For this study, half of the students had control over task selection, while the other half had not.
Within each condition, students were assigned to a single treatment, with the primary task to solely focus on the learning content, and a dual treatment, comprising a primary task and a secondary task.
The results indicate that LC did not impose higher cognitive load as measured by secondary task scores and mental effort ratings.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Vandewaetere, Mieke& Clarebout, Geraldine. 2013. Cognitive Load of Learner Control : Extraneous or Germane Load?. Education Research International،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-506676
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Vandewaetere, Mieke& Clarebout, Geraldine. Cognitive Load of Learner Control : Extraneous or Germane Load?. Education Research International No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-506676
American Medical Association (AMA)
Vandewaetere, Mieke& Clarebout, Geraldine. Cognitive Load of Learner Control : Extraneous or Germane Load?. Education Research International. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-506676
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-506676