Self-explanation: research in plain words
Explaining to yourself why each step works, while you study or solve problems.
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Prompting learners to explain to themselves helps: a meta-analysis of 64 reports
Kiran Bisra et al. (2018) · Meta-analysis · Peer-reviewed
Across 69 effect sizes from 64 research reports, learners who were prompted to explain the material to themselves while studying or solving problems learned more than those who weren't. The average benefit was medium-sized and showed up across many subjects and settings.
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