We propose the self-regulation view in writing-to-learn as a promising theoretical
perspective that draws on models of self-regulated learning theory and cognitive load …

How do learners make sense of what they are learning? In this article, I present a new
framework of sense-making based on research investigating the benefits and boundaries of …

When learning a new concept, should students engage in problem solving followed by
instruction (PS-I) or instruction followed by problem solving (I-PS)? Noting that there is a …

This study demonstrates an existence proof for productive failure: engaging students in
solving complex, ill-structured problems without the provision of support structures can be a …

I n ancient times, teaching and learning were accomplished through apprenticeship: We
taught our children how to speak, grow crops, craft cabinets, or tailor clothes by showing …

Zusammenfassung Dieses Kapitel beleuchtet theoretische Grundlagen unterrichtlichen
Lehrens und Lernens und gibt einen Überblick über wichtige Ergebnisse der …

Uncertainty is a key variable in fostering curiosity, which, in turn, is associated with learning.
Yet, research in educational contexts rarely takes uncertainty into account, and rarely …

There is a considerable gap between many of the findings from educational psychology
research and educational practice. This gap is especially notable in the field of science …

The paper reports on an empirical study adopting a mixed research method, aiming at
improving primary students' collaborative problem solving competency in project-based …

The success of innovative teaching/learning approaches aiming to foster problem solving in
management education depends on useful and easy-to-use IT components in the learning …