Effects of Erroneous Worked Examples Versus Peer Modeling Examples

• In Event: 46.086 - Roundtable Session 16
  In Roundtable Session: 46.086-7 - Modern Learning: Cognitive Processes for the 21st Century

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of two types of examples, erroneous worked examples versus peer modeling examples, on student learning, transfer, cognitive load, and self-efficacy. Fifty two college students participated in the study by learning a computer-based program on statistics that included either erroneous worked examples or peer modeling examples. Results suggest that peer modeling examples are more beneficial than erroneous worked examples: students in the peer modeling examples group did significantly better during the practice as well as on the learning and transfer tests. In addition, students in the peer modeling examples group reported significantly higher self-efficacy at the end of the program. Results/implications of the study will be discussed during the presentation.

Author

• Xiaoxia Huang, Western Kentucky University