Supporting self-regulated learning in computer-based learning environments: Systematic review of effects of scaffolding in the domain of science education

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning

Volumn 28, Issue 6, 2012, Pages 557-573

  Devolder, A ^a   van Braak, J ^a   Tondeur, J ^a,b  

^a GHENT UNIVERSITY   (Belgium)

^b RESEARCH FOUNDATION FLANDERS FWO   (Belgium)

Author keywords

Computer based learning environments; Scaffolding; Sciences; Self regulated learning

Indexed keywords

EID: 84868213196     PISSN: 02664909     EISSN: 13652729     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2729.2011.00476.x     Document Type: Article

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