By Emeritus Professor John Sweller

Journal articles

AYRES P; SWELLER J, 'LOCUS OF DIFFICULTY IN MULTISTAGE MATHEMATICS PROBLEMS', AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGY, 103, pp. 167 - 193, http://dx.doi.org/10.2307/1423141

Kalyuga S; Chandler P; Sweller J, 'When redundant on-screen text in multimedia technical instruction clan interfere with learning', HUMAN FACTORS, 46, pp. 567 - 581, http://dx.doi.org/10.1518/hfes.46.3.567.1640

Conference Papers

Castro-Alonso JC; Sweller J, 2019, 'The Modality Effect of Cognitive Load Theory', in Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, Washington D.C., DC, USA, pp. 75 - 84, presented at AHFE 2019: Advances in Human Factors in Training, Education, and Learning Sciences, Washington D.C., DC, USA, 24 July 2019 - 28 July 2019, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-20135-7_7

Sweller J, 2016, 'Cognitive Load Theory and Computer Science Education', in Proceedings of the 47th ACM Technical Symposium on Computing Science Education, ACM, presented at SIGCSE '16: The 47th ACM Technical Symposium on Computing Science Education, http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/2839509.2844549

Hung HC; Jin P; Sweller J, 2011, 'The expertise reversal effect in reading', in INTED2010 Proceedings CD, IATED, Valencia, Spain, pp. 5740 - 5748, presented at ICERI2011 International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation, Madrid, Spain, 14 November 2011 - 16 November 2011, http://www.iceri2011.org/

Huynh HCM; Jin P; Sweller J, 2011, 'THE EXPERTISE-REVERSAL EFFECT IN READING COMPREHENSION: A CASE OF ENGLISH AS A SECOND/FOREIGN LANGUAGE (ESL/EFL)', in Torres IC; Chova LG; Martinez AL (eds.), 2011 4TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND INNOVATION (ICERI), IATED-INT ASSOC TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION A& DEVELOPMENT, SPAIN, Madrid, pp. 5740 - 5748, presented at 4th International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (ICERI), SPAIN, Madrid, 14 November 2011 - 16 November 2011, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000317080005097&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Sweller J, 2011, 'Cognitve Load Theory and E-Learning', in Lecture Notes in Artifical Intellence, Springer, New York, pp. 5 - 6, presented at 15th International Conference, AIED 2011, Auckland, NZ, 28 June 2011 - 01 July 2011, http://www.springerlink.com/content/978-3-642-21868-2/#section=904990&page=1&locus=10

Di Mascio R; Sweller J; Kalyuga S, 2011, 'EXPLORING THE EFFECT OF AN INSTRUCTION TO BE CREATIVE ON PROBLEM SOLVING IN THE CLASSROOM', in Ferrell OC; Hult GTM (ed.), 24 May 2011 - 27 May 2011

Wong A; Marcus N; Sweller J, 2011, 'Instructional animations: More complex to learn from than at first sight?', in Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Springer Verlag, pp. 552 - 555, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-23768-3_80

Gao Y; Low BR; Sweller J; Jin P, 2010, 'Effect of talker variability on comprehension of foreign-accented English: A cognitive load theory approach', in INTED2010 Proceedings CD, IATED, Valencia, Spain, pp. 46 - 58, presented at International Technology, Education and Development Conference, Valencia, Spain, 08 March 2010 - 10 March 2010

Gao Y; Low R; Sweller J; Jin P, 2010, 'EFFECT OF TALKER VARIABILITY ON COMPREHENSION OF FOREIGN-ACCENTED ENGLISH: A COGNITIVE LOAD THEORY APPROACH', in Chova LG; Belenguer DM; Torres IC (eds.), 4TH INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY, EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE (INTED 2010), IATED-INT ASSOC TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT, SPAIN, Valencia, pp. 5046 - 5057, presented at 4th International Technology, Education and Development Conference (INTED), SPAIN, Valencia, 08 March 2010 - 10 March 2010, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000318805504112&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Sweller J, 2008, 'Evolutionary bases of human cognitive architecture', in Proceedings of the Fourth international Workshop on Computing Education Research, ACM, pp. 1 - 2, presented at ICER '08: International Computing Education Research Workshop, http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/1404520.1404521

Cerpa N; Sweller J, 2000, 'Applying computational models to measure relative cognitive load', in World Multiconference on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics (SCI 2000), Orlando, Florida, USA, presented at World Multiconference on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics (SCI 2000), Orlando, Florida, USA, 23 July 2000 - 26 July 2000

Kalyuga S; Chandler P; Sweller J, 2000, 'Working memory load and learning from tasks with different levels of instructional guidance.', in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGY, PSYCHOLOGY PRESS, pp. 27 - 27, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000088388800252&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Cerpa N; Sweller J; Chandler PA, 1995, 'Some consquences of training strategies when learning a computer application', in AARE Conference Papers - Electronic, AARE, Victoria, presented at AARE 1996: Education: Towards an Optimistic Future, Hobart, 29 November 1995

SWELLER J, 1987, 'NEGATIVE RELATIONS BETWEEN PROBLEM-SOLVING AND LEARNING', in AUSTRALIAN PSYCHOLOGIST, AUSTRALIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL SOC, pp. 124 - 125, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:A1987J864100126&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Conference Presentations

Darejeh A; Marcus N; Sweller J, 2019, 'Comparing static content, animation and interactive animation while teaching software through narrative-based e-Learning systems.', presented at 12th International Cognitive Load theory conference, 17 June 2019 - 19 June 2019, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/27363

Darejeh A; Marcus N; Sweller J, 2018, 'The effect of gamification on novice users’ cognitive load while learning software applications via E-learning systems', presented at 11th International cognitive load theory conference 2018, 11 September 2018 - 13 September 2018

Darejeh AD; Marcus NM; sweller JS, 2017, 'How to decrease cognitive load to facilitate learning software applications', presented at 10th International Cognitive Load Theory conference, Wollongong, NSW, 20 November 2017 - 22 November 2017

Chen O; Kalyuga S; Sweller J, 2014, 'The worked example effect, the generation effect, and element interactivity', presented at The 7th Cognitive Load Theory Conference, Taiwan, 23 June 2014 - 26 June 2014

Theses / Dissertations

Hung HC; Sweller J; Jin P, 2007, Split-atention in reading comprehension: A case of English as a foreign/second language

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