Prior studies reviewed show exploratory learning outperformed proceduralized instruction for training performance and transfer¶

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Currency · newest study 2008 · not yet checked against its sources · not reviewed by a person

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q2 i? The review attributes to Frese et al. (1988) and Dormann and Frese (1994) findings that exploratory learning led to higher training performance and transfer than proceduralized instruction. → Bell 2008

Evidence¶

Bell 2008¶

Bell, B. S., & Kozlowski, S. W. J. (2008). Active learning: Effects of core training design elements on self-regulatory processes, learning, and adaptability. Journal of Applied Psychology, 93(2), 296-316. http://digitalcommons.ilr.cornell.edu/articles/410/

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Narrative review attributing this to Frese et al. (1988), who compared proceduralized instruction to exploratory learning for training a word processing system; the article further reports Dormann and Frese (1994) found exploratory behavior partially explained performance differences. Reported second-hand; designs not described as if read.

"The results revealed that exploratory learning was superior to proceduralized instruction not only for training performance but also for transfer."

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