TY - RPRT U1 - Arbeitspapier A1 - Tempel, Tobias A1 - Kaufmann, Katrin A1 - Kranz, Johanna A1 - Möller, Andrea T1 - Retrieval-based skill learning: testing promotes the acquisition of scientific experimentation skills N2 - We investigated whether retrieval-based learning can facilitate the acquisition of cognitive skills, focusing on the control-of-variables strategy. This core scientific experimentation skill is regularly taught in science education classes because understanding it is essential for understanding experimental investigations in science. In the present study, participants initially read a text explaining the control-of-variables strategy. We compared the effects of subsequent retrieval practice and restudy of the text in performing a transfer test requiring the application of the control-of-variables strategy by judging the validity of a number of experimental designs. In addition, recall of the initially studied text was assessed as well. Repeated retrieval practice in combination with restudy opportunities resulted in better performance in both the transfer test and the recall test as compared to mere restudy or a single study opportunity. These findings demonstrate that retrieval practice is a useful tool for promoting deep conceptual learning. KW - Kognition KW - retrieval-based learning, cognitive skills, scientific experimentation skills Y1 - 2018 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1007/s00426-018-1088-2 DO - https://doi.org/10.1007/s00426-018-1088-2 N1 - Volltext ist unter angegebener DOI abrufbar. IS - Psychological Research 84(2020) SP - 660 EP - 666 PB - SpringerNature ER -