Cognitive Apprenticeship¶
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Evidence · 2 claims (2 for) · 4 studies (2 causal, 2 quant-synthesis),q2–q4· 1 of 4 report an effect size
Description¶
Cognitive apprenticeship is the element in which learners observe expert thinking, practice with coaching, and gradually assume more responsibility.
Affordances¶
Claims¶
- Human tutoring has a medium effect over no tutoring, and in one small study students learned as well when tutors only prompted them as when tutors also explained and gave feedback [+M]
- Parent Coaching Outperforms Information Only [+W]
Related Elements¶
Key Sources¶
- Collins, A., Brown, J. S., & Newman, S. E. (1989). Cognitive apprenticeship. In Knowing, learning, and instruction. doi:10.5840/thinking19888129
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Cognitive Apprenticeship |
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Cognitive apprenticeship is the element in which learners observe expert thinking, practice with coaching, and gradually assume more responsibility. |
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