The Implications of Cognitive Psychology for Computer-Assisted Instruction

S. H. Walsh

doi:10.1055/s-0038-1636810

Methods of Information in Medicine, Table of Contents

Methods Inf Med 1989; 28(04): 324-326
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1636810

Original Article

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The Implications of Cognitive Psychology for Computer-Assisted Instruction

Authors

S. H. Walsh

¹Department of Internal Medicine, University of Stellenbosch, Tygerberg, Republic of South Africa

Abstract

Abstract:

An information processing model is used to describe the learning process. The implications of some of these cognitive concepts are examined in the context of computer-assisted instruction.

Key-Words:

Computer-assisted Instruction - Psychology - Cognitive Psychology - Cognition

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