Story of a research program

Authors

  • John Sweller University of New South Wales

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14507/er.v23.2025

Abstract

Lessons Learned

There are several general lessons (not generic cognitive skills!) that I have learned over an almost half century of research. The main one is that age-old lesson that applies to many facets of life: if you are confident of your ideas, persist.  

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Published

2016-02-09

How to Cite

Sweller, J. (2016). Story of a research program. Education Review, 23. https://doi.org/10.14507/er.v23.2025

Issue

Vol. 23 (2016)

Section

Acquired Wisdom

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