This article explores the opportunities to apply cognitive load theory and four-component instructional design to self-directed learning. Learning tasks are defined as containing three elements: learners must (a) perform the tasks, (b) assess their task performance, and (c) select future tasks for improving …

In this report, benefits (preventing neural tube defects and folate deficiency), risks (masking vitamin B(12) deficiency), and uncertain effects (risk of colon cancer) of folic acid supplementation and fortification have been weighted. On the basis of the available evidence, the Health Council of the …

In the present study, the role of five categories of characteristics of a reciprocal peer coaching context was studied in relation to teacher learning. Both self-reports and student perceptions were used to measure teacher learning. Data were gathered on 28 secondary school teachers (14 coaching dyads). …

This article considers four learning biographies from professional musicians. Each musician holds a different portfolio career and is from a different age category. The key questions I ask are: "How does one learn as a musician?", "What knowledge, attitudes, values and artistic skills are necessary to …

In our center we encounter serious problems with a number young adult (18- 25yrs) renal transplant recipients that are non-compliant to the medication regime. This could well be one of the reasons for the significantly worse unadjusted 10 years kidney graft survival in this patient group compared to …

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) cannot be separated from today's business world. The ability for a business to reflect responsibility toward its stakeholders on its daily operation has becoming increasingly important in recent years as the pressure to implement is constantly higher. Consequently, …