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Conceptual and perceptual constraints can result in the lack of transfer of knowledge. This research presents a variety of novel, custom-designed learning aids employed to rectify the lack of transfer of knowledge for simple resistor-capacitor circuits. The design of these learning aids is based on the concept of embodied cognition and mainly makes use of visual and kinaesthetic means to appeal to students who may have diverse learning styles.
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Acknowledgements for the support in my doctoral studies go to Dr John McCardle from Loughborough University, UK, Professor Liberato Camilleri, Professor David Zammit-Mangion and Professor Pulé from the University of Malta (UOM), The Department of Electronic Systems Engineering, the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Education at UOM, together with ex-undergraduates from both these faculties, and Elspeth Musca.
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Pule, S. (2017). Mixed Media Modelling of Technological Concepts in Electricity. In: Williams, P., Barlex, D. (eds) Contemporary Research in Technology Education. Contemporary Issues in Technology Education. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-2819-9_6
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