The study examined whether an instruction-based strategy (studying the instructions before attempting the task) or task-based strategy (attempting the task and referencing instructions) is more effective for procedural performance and learning. Four groups of participants performed two macramé tasks, and received detailed instructions at different times in the process of attempting the tasks. P...

Synchronization of chaotic and Lu system has been done using the active sliding mode control strategy. Regarding the synchronization task as a control problem, fractional order mathematics is used to express the system and active sliding mode for synchronization. It has been shown that, not only the performance of the proposed method is satisfying with an acceptable level of control signal, but...

Abstract Controversy has not been yet resolved among L2 researchers as how to enhance higher-order thinking skills (HOTSs) in EFL contexts. Responding to the growing need to foster thinking skills, many L2 educators have recently attempted to investigate the effect of diverse teaching strategies on HOTS. Yet, few studies have focused on the infusion of Gardner’s (1999) theory of multiple intell...

the main purpose of this research is to explain the elements and characteristics of religious education curriculum based on the task-oriented approach. to achieve this purpose, frankena`s model for analyzing a normative philosophy; deductive method was used. based on the results, the task-oriented the ultimate goal of religious education and then ten target interface for religious education wer...

The post methods era has witnessed a dramatic change inapproaches to and methods of teaching as well as testing. At the heart of such a change, collaborative learning has received top priority and testing domain has actually gone under scrutiny. This new mode of education has made stakeholders, especially in higher education; reflect on an interactive e-assessment based instruction. Such a cybe...