Sweller, John

When problem solving is superior to studying worked examples.

Kalyuga, S., Chandler, P., Tuovinen, J., & Sweller, J. (2001) · Journal of Educational Psychology

Visual and Cognitive Learning ProcessesInnovative Teaching and Learning Methods

Cited by 548

Evidence for Cognitive Load Theory

Sweller, J., & Chandler, P. (1991) · Cognition and Instruction

Visual and Cognitive Learning ProcessesInnovative Teaching and Learning Methods

Cited by 543

Levels of Expertise and Instructional Design

Kalyuga, S., Chandler, P., & Sweller, J. (1998) · Human Factors: The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society

Visual and Cognitive Learning ProcessesInnovative Teaching and Learning Methods

Cited by 520

Evolution of human cognitive architecture

Sweller, J. (2003) · Psychology of Learning and Motivation

Human-Automation Interaction and SafetyTraffic and Road Safety

Cited by 511

An Evolutionary Upgrade of Cognitive Load Theory: Using the Human Motor System and Collaboration to Support the Learning of Complex Cognitive Tasks

Paas, F., & Sweller, J. (2012) · Educational Psychology Review

Visual and Cognitive Learning ProcessesInnovative Teaching and Learning Methods

Cited by 502

Instructional Design Consequences of an Analogy between Evolution by Natural Selection and Human Cognitive Architecture

Sweller, J. (2004) · Instructional Science

Visual and Cognitive Learning ProcessesInnovative Teaching and Learning Methods

Cited by 470

Guidance during mathematical problem solving.

Tarmizi, R. A., & Sweller, J. (1988) · Journal of Educational Psychology

Visual and Cognitive Learning ProcessesMathematics Education and Pedagogy

Cited by 464

Cognitive Load Theory: New Conceptualizations, Specifications, and Integrated Research Perspectives

Paas, F., van Gog, T., & Sweller, J. (2010) · Educational Psychology Review

Visual and Cognitive Learning ProcessesInnovative Teaching and Learning Methods

Cited by 442

Why Minimally Guided Teaching Techniques Do Not Work: A Reply to Commentaries

SWELLER, J., KIRSCHNER, P. A., & CLARK, R. E. (2007) · Educational Psychologist

Visual and Cognitive Learning ProcessesInnovative Teaching and Learning Methods

Cited by 434

Structuring Effective Worked Examples

Ward, M., & Sweller, J. (1990) · Cognition and Instruction

Visual and Cognitive Learning ProcessesInnovative Teaching and Learning Methods

Cited by 396

A comparison of cognitive load associated with discovery learning and worked examples.

Tuovinen, J. E., & Sweller, J. (1999) · Journal of Educational Psychology

Visual and Cognitive Learning ProcessesInnovative Teaching and Learning Methods

Cited by 381

Cognitive load theory, modality of presentation and the transient information effect

Leahy, W., & Sweller, J. (2011) · Applied Cognitive Psychology

Visual and Cognitive Learning ProcessesLearning Styles and Cognitive Differences

Cited by 344

Cognitive Load Theory for the Design of Medical Simulations

Fraser, K. L., Ayres, P., & Sweller, J. (2015) · Simulation in Healthcare: The Journal of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare

Simulation-Based Education in HealthcareVisual and Cognitive Learning Processes

Cited by 306

The Role of Visual Indicators in Dual Sensory Mode Instruction

Jeung, H., Chandler, P., & Sweller, J. (1997) · Educational Psychology

Visual and Cognitive Learning ProcessesLearning Styles and Cognitive Differences

Cited by 295

The Mirror Neuron System and Observational Learning: Implications for the Effectiveness of Dynamic Visualizations

van Gog, T., Paas, F., Marcus, N., Ayres, P., & Sweller, J. (2009) · Educational Psychology Review

Action Observation and SynchronizationVisual and Cognitive Learning Processes

Cited by 284

Natural Information Processing Systems

Sweller, J., & Sweller, S. (2006) · Evolutionary Psychology

Cognitive Computing and NetworksCognitive Science and Education Research

Cited by 279

Domain-Specific Knowledge and Why Teaching Generic Skills Does Not Work

Tricot, A., & Sweller, J. (2014) · Educational Psychology Review

Visual and Cognitive Learning ProcessesEducational methodologies and cognitive development

Cited by 273

Rapid dynamic assessment of expertise to improve the efficiency of adaptive e-learning

Kalyuga, S., & Sweller, J. (2005) · Educational Technology Research and Development

Intelligent Tutoring Systems and Adaptive LearningEducational and Psychological Assessments

Cited by 265

Development of expertise in mathematical problem solving.

Sweller, J., Mawer, R. F., & Ward, M. R. (1983) · Journal of Experimental Psychology: General

Cognitive and developmental aspects of mathematical skillsMathematics Education and Pedagogy

Cited by 258

Understanding instructions.

Marcus, N., Cooper, M., & Sweller, J. (1996) · Journal of Educational Psychology

Visual and Cognitive Learning ProcessesInnovative Teaching and Learning Methods

Cited by 244

Extending Cognitive Load Theory to Incorporate Working Memory Resource Depletion: Evidence from the Spacing Effect

Chen, O., Castro-Alonso, J. C., Paas, F., & Sweller, J. (2018) · Educational Psychology Review

Visual and Cognitive Learning ProcessesInnovative Teaching and Learning Methods

Cited by 239

The Split-Attention Principle in Multimedia Learning

Ayres, P., & Sweller, J. (2014) · The Cambridge Handbook of Multimedia Learning

Visual and Cognitive Learning ProcessesLearning Styles and Cognitive Differences

Cited by 234

The impact of sequencing and prior knowledge on learning mathematics through spreadsheet applications

Clarke, T., Ayres, P., & Sweller, J. (2005) · Educational Technology Research and Development

Visual and Cognitive Learning ProcessesMathematics Education and Teaching Techniques

Cited by 227

A Cognitive Load Theory Approach to Defining and Measuring Task Complexity Through Element Interactivity

Chen, O., Paas, F., & Sweller, J. (2023) · Educational Psychology Review

Visual and Cognitive Learning ProcessesInnovative Teaching and Learning Methods

Cited by 224