Learning Sciences / Method
Worked example
Definition
A step-by-step demonstration of how to perform a task or solve a problem, used to show learners how a complete solution is constructed.
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Worked examples can reduce unnecessary problem-solving demands early in learning and can be faded as learners become more capable of completing steps independently.
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Sources and evidence
- The Science of Remote Learning — How Do Learners Understand New Ideas · PDF p. 6 (direct)