Executive functions in the context of complex learning: Malleable moderators?

• Autori principali: Matthias Schwaighofer (Autore), Markus Bühner (Autore), Frank Fischer (Autore)
• Natura: Libro
• Pubblicazione: EARLI, 2017-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Soggetti: article
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Executive functions are crucial for complex learning in addition to prior knowledge. In this article, we argue that executive functions can moderate the effectiveness of instructional approaches that vary with respect to the demand on these functions. In addition, we suggest that engagement in compl...