The effects of load reduction instruction on educational outcomes : An intervention study on hands-on inquiry-based learning in science
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Shaik Kadir, Munirah Binte, Yeung, See Shing, Caleon, Imelda Santos, Diallo, Thierno, Forbes, Anne and Koh, Wei Xun. (2023). The effects of load reduction instruction on educational outcomes : An intervention study on hands-on inquiry-based learning in science. Applied Cognitive Psychology. 37(4), pp. 814-829. https://doi.org/10.1002/acp.4077
Authors | Shaik Kadir, Munirah Binte, Yeung, See Shing, Caleon, Imelda Santos, Diallo, Thierno, Forbes, Anne and Koh, Wei Xun |
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Abstract | Load reduction instruction (LRI) is an instructional approach designed to manage the cognitive load on students as they learn complex learning materials. According to Cognitive Load Theory, complex learning is associated with high cognitive load and when not effectively managed, could impede learning. Inquiry-based learning with hands-on component, where students conduct experiments to find solutions to problems, are known to incur high cognitive load. In this study, we examined the effects on students' educational outcomes when the five key principles of the LRI framework were implemented to reduce the cognitive load of inquiry-based learning with hands-on involvement. Multiple regression analysis was used to compare the educational outcomes of the intervention and control groups. The control group also experienced hands-on inquiry-based learning, but without LRI. Results showed that students in the intervention group had better outcomes, indicating the effectiveness of LRI in managing the high cognitive load of complex instruction. |
Keywords | cognitive load theory; hands-on learning; intervention study; load reduction instruction |
Year | 01 Jan 2023 |
Journal | Applied Cognitive Psychology |
Journal citation | 37 (4), pp. 814-829 |
Publisher | John Wiley and Sons Ltd (UK) |
ISSN | 0888-4080 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1002/acp.4077 |
Web address (URL) | https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/acp.4077 |
Open access | Published as non-open access |
Research or scholarly | Research |
Page range | 814-829 |
Publisher's version | License All rights reserved File Access Level Controlled |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | |
Online | 11 Jul 2023 |
Publication process dates | |
Accepted | 28 Apr 2023 |
Deposited | 17 Jul 2024 |
Grant ID | 35088-1759842 |
Additional information | © 2023 John Wiley & Sons Ltd. |
Australian Catholic University ACUIPA. Grant Number: #35088-1759842 | |
Place of publication | United Kingdom |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/90v99/the-effects-of-load-reduction-instruction-on-educational-outcomes-an-intervention-study-on-hands-on-inquiry-based-learning-in-science
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