The effects of 4C-ID model approach on acquisition and transfer of knowledge about electric circuits

This paper reports the first results of an experimental research, carried out in a private school with 9th grade students, where the 4C/ID-model was used for teaching and learning electric circuits. We describe the principles and features of the instructional model, that is suitability for the teaching and learning of complex knowledge and skills and yet their permeability to develop digital educational resources and learning environments. We analyse the preliminary experimental results in terms of students’ performance (both reproduction and learning transfer), mental effort and instructional efficiency. We also suggest clues to future research.