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Organization: Open University of the Netherlands

Location: Heerlen, Netherlands

Field: Cultural studies

Requirements:

We are looking for a university graduate (MSc), preferably from a programme in educational psychology, the learning sciences, the cognitive sciences and/or the educational sciences with interest for and experience in educational research. Candidates are expected, under supervision, to carry out a series of studies and disseminate their results through publications in international peer-reviewed journals and presentations at European and international conferences. This requires that the candidate also is proficient in writing and speaking English. We expect the PhD-candidate to finish her/his PhD thesis within a four year project period

Abstract:

Within the Learning and Cognition programme of the Centre for Learning Sciences and Technologies (CELSTEC - Open University of the Netherlands) one of the research themes concerns flexible learning environments for the acquisition of complex cognitive skills.

Description:

The research within this theme aims at optimizing the effectiveness of instructional design in relation with task characteristics and learner characteristics. This PhD-project is positioned in this research theme.  Optimizing the Effectiveness of the 'Read-Recite-Review' Study Strategy in Learning from Text Research shows that using the Read-Recite-Review (3R) study strategy - in which self-testing plays a key role - improves learning from text. From an educational perspective, however, this effect is relatively small. Here, three instructional interventions are investigated that might augment the effectiveness of this strategy on learning from text. In three experiments, it is investigated if taking notes during reading, answering non-specific short-answer questions during reciting, and selective reviewing enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the 3R strategy. In a fourth experiment, the most effective self-testing strategy is tested in the classroom.(93 words)   CELSTEC offers you a position that challenges you to develop yourself both intellectually and academically. You will closely collaborate with colleagues from many nations and many different specialisations, have available a state-of-the-art research infrastructure, and enjoy the freedom to explore your own boundaries within the research framework of CELSTEC and the Open University.

Deadline: 12-04-2011

Contacts:

Link: http://www.ou.nl/

Email: solliciteren@ou.nl

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