Most existing task complexity frameworks rely on objective measures and neglect learner expertise¶

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q2 i? Of 24 distinct definitions of task complexity identified by Liu and Li (2012), only two reference learners' prior knowledge. → Ouhao Chen · Fred Paas · John Sweller 2023

Evidence¶

Ouhao Chen · Fred Paas · John Sweller 2023¶

Ouhao Chen · Fred Paas · John Sweller. (2023). A Cognitive Load Theory Approach to Defining and Measuring Task Complexity Through Element Interactivity. Educational Psychology Review. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10648-023-09782-w

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Narrative review of task complexity conceptual frameworks, summarised in Table 1 across structuralist, interaction and resource-requirement categories. The review reports "Out of 24 categories, only two reference learners' prior knowledge."

"Liu and Li (2012) identified 24 distinct definitions (see Table 1), drawn from a broad array of publications. However, these definitions were employed to measure tasks outside of an educational context."

Discussion¶

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