Erasmus University Rotterdam
Erasmus University Rotterdam

prof.dr. (Fred) GWC Paas

prof.dr. (Fred) GWC Paas
Full professor Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences Educational and Developmental Psychology
Location
Burg. Oudlaan 50, Rotterdam
Room
T16-16
Email
paas@essb.eur.nl

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Fred Paas is Professor and chair of the research group Educational and Developmental Psychology at the Department of Psychology, Education and Child Studies of Erasmus University Rotterdam in the Netherlands. He is also a Professorial Fellow at the School of Education/Early Start of the University of Wollongong in Australia. 

 

He has been using the theoretical frameworkof cognitive load theory to investigate the instructional control of cognitive load in the training of complex cognitive tasks. His recent research interests include the role of the physical environment in cognition and learning (see article), evolutionary approaches to cognitive load and learning (see article), and the effects of physical activities (e.g., gestures and exercise) on cognition and learning (see news item). 

 

In 2016 he was recognised as the world's most productive author in the five best journals in the field of educational psychology for the period 2009-2014 (see article). He is editor-in-chief of the journal Educational Psychology Review. In addition, he is part of  the editorial board of several other renowned journals, such as the Journal of Educational Psychology. He is a Fellow of the American Educational Research Association. 

 

The practical impact of his research is evidenced by his public lectures (see example), and his role as an advisor for companies, such as Tinqwise. 

 

Keywords:

EN: Learning, cognition, cognitive load, physical learning environment, mental effort, physical activity, fitness

NL: Leren, cognitie, cognitieve belasting, fysieke leeromgeving, mentale inspanning, fysieke activiteit, fitheid

  • Tamara Gog, Fred Paas & J Sweller (2010) - Cognitive load theory: Advances in research on worked examples, animations, and cognitive load measurement. Special issue Educational Psychology Review 22(4) - Kluwer
  • Fred Paas, Tamara Gog & J Sweller (2010) - Updating cognitive load theory with new conceptualizations, specifications and integrated research perspectives. Special issue Educational Psychology Review 22(2) - Kluwer

  • Myrto F. Mavilidi, Kim Ouwehand, Mirko Schmidt, Caterina Pesce, Phillip D. Tomporowski, Anthony Okely & Fred Paas (2021) - Embodiment as a pedagogical tool to enhance learning - doi: 10.4324/9781003142010-10 - Taylor and Francis Ltd.
  • M Mavilidi, KHR (Kim) Ouwehand, M Schmidt, C Pesce, P Tomporowski, T Okely & Fred Paas (2021) - Embodiment as a pedagogical tool to enhance learning through physical activity (forthcoming) - doi: 10.4324/9781003142010 - Routledge
  • JC Castro-Alonso, Fred Paas & P Ginns (2019) - Embodied cognition, science education, and visuospatial processing - Springer
  • JC Castro-Alonso, P Ayres & Fred Paas (2019) - A battery of computer tests to measure visuospatial processing - Springer
  • Jacqueline Wong, Martine Baars, Bjorn Koning, T (Tim) van der Zee, D Davies, M Khalil, GJ Houben & Fred Paas (2019) - Educational theories and learning analytics: from data to knowledge – The whole is greater than the sum of its parts. - doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-64792-0_1 - Springer
  • MF Mavilidi, Kim Ouwehand, AD Okely, P Chandler & Fred Paas (2019) - Embodying learning through physical activity and gestures in preschool children - doi: 10.4324/9780429283895-9 - Routledge
  • JC Castro-Alonso, P Ayres & Fred Paas (2017) - Computerized and adaptable tests to measure visuospatial abilities in STEM students - Springer
  • S Agostinho, P Ginns, S Tindall-Ford, M Mavilidi & Fred Paas (2016) - 'Touch the screen’: Linking touch-based educational technology with learning – a synthesis of current research - Nova Science Publishers
  • J Leppink, Tamara Gog, Fred Paas & J Sweller (2015) - Cognitive load theory: Researching and planning teaching to maximise learning. - Wiley-Blackwell
  • J Leppink, T van Gog, Fred Paas & J Sweller (2015) - Cognitive load theory: Researching and planning teaching to maximize learning - John Wiley & Sons Inc.
  • JC Castro-Alonso, P Ayres & Fred Paas (2015) - The potential of embodied cognition to improve STEAM instructional dynamic visualisations - Springer
  • JC Castro-Alonso, P Ayres & Fred Paas (2014) - Dynamic visualisations and motor skills - Springer
  • M Galani, P Yu, Fred Paas & P Chandler (2014) - Battling the challenges of training nurses to use information systems through theory-based training material design - IOS Press BV
  • P Antonenko, Tamara Gog & Fred Paas (2014) - Implications of neuroimaging for educational research. - Springer
  • Fred Paas & J Sweller (2014) - Implications of cognitive load theory for multimedia learning - Cambridge University Press
  • ML Nugteren, Huib Tabbers, K Scheiter & Fred Paas (2014) - Simultaneous and sequential presentation of realistic and schematic instructional dynamic visualizations - Springer
  • PD Antonenko, T van Gog & Fred Paas (2013) - Implications of neuroimaging for educational research - Routledge
  • Kim Ouwehand, Tamara Gog & Fred Paas (2013) - The use of gesturing to facilitate older adults' learning from computer-based dynamic visualizations
  • Sofie Loyens, P A Kirschner & Fred Paas (2012) - Problem-based learning - American Psychological Association
  • Fred Paas & FC Kirschner (2012) - Goal-free effect - Springer
  • Tamara Gog & Fred Paas (2012) - Cognitive load measurement - Springer
  • Kim Ouwehand, Tamara van Gog & Fred Paas (2012) - The use of gesturing to facilitate older adults' learning from computer-based dynamic visualizations - doi: 10.4018/978-1-4666-1966-1.ch003 - IGI Global
  • Fred Paas, JJG van Merrienboer & Tamara Gog (2011) - Designing instruction for the contemporary learning landscape - American Psychological Association
  • Roland Brünken, Tina Seufert & Fred Paas (2010) - Measuring cognitive load - doi: 10.1017/CBO9780511844744.011 - Cambridge University Press
  • L Kester, Fred Paas & JJG van Merrienboer (2010) - Instructional control of cognitive load in the design of complex learning environments. - Cambridge University Press
  • R Brunken, T Seufert & Fred Paas (2010) - Cognitive load measurement. - Cambridge University Press
  • PA Kirschner, FC Kirschner & Fred Paas (2009) - Cognitive load theory - Macmillan
  • Fred Paas & Tamara Gog (2009) - Principles for designing effective and efficient training of complex cognitive skills - Human Factors and Ergonomics Society.
  • FC Kirschner, Fred Paas & P A Kirschner (2008) - Individual versus group learning as a function of task complexity: An exploration into the measurement of group cognitive load. - Springer
  • T van Gog, H Jarodzka, K Scheiter, P Gerjets & Fred Paas (2008) - Guiding students' attention during example study by showing the model's eye movements - Springer
  • Fred Paas, P Ayres & M Pachman (2008) - Assessment of cognitive load in multimedia learning environments: Theory, methods, and applications - Information Age Publishing
  • Huib Tabbers, Fred Paas, C Lankford, RL Martens & JJG, van Merriënboer (2008) - Studying eye movements in multimedia learning - Springer
  • Tamara Gog, Fred Paas, W Savenye, R Robinson, M Niemczyk, R K Atkinson, T E Johnson, D L O’Connor, Remy Rikers, P Ayres, A R Duly, P Ward & P A Hancock (2008) - Data collection and analysis - Routledge
  • Fred Paas, Tamara Van Gog, Femke Kirschner, Nadine Marcus, Paul Ayres & John Sweller (2008) - Interdisciplinary perspectives on cognitive load research as a key to tackle challenges of contemporary education - doi: 10.1007/978-1-4020-8827-8_2 - Springer Netherlands
  • JJG, van Merriënboer, D Sluijsmans, G Corbalan, S Kalyuga, Fred Paas & C Tattersall (2006) - Performance assessment and learning task selection in environments for complex learning - Elsevier
  • Fred Paas & MBM de Croock (2004) - Expert's Edge: Helping the learner comprehend - John Wiley & Sons Inc.
  • Fred Paas & O Firssova (2004) - Usability evaluation of integrated E-learning - Taylor & Francis Group
  • JJG, van Merriënboer & Fred Paas (2003) - Powerful learning and the many faces of instructional design: Toward a framework for the design of powerful learning environments - Pergamon
  • Fred Paas & Olga Firssova (2003) - Usability evaluation of integrated e-learning - doi: 10.4324/9780203416365 - RoutledgeFalmer Taylor & Francis Group
  • Fred Paas, JJ Adam, JC Teeken, FTJ Verstappen, MPJ van Boxtel, PJ Houx & J Jolles (1995) - Vitality and cognitive aging - Neuropsych. Publishers

  • T van Gog & Fred Paas (2008) - Data collection and analysis: Introduction - Routledge
  • Fred Paas, PWM (Pascal) van Gerven & Huib Tabbers (2005) - The cognitive aging principle in multimedia learning - Cambridge University Press

  • Martine Baars, T van Gog, A De Bruin & Fred Paas (2019) - The relation between subjective mental effort measures and judgments of learning: A meta-analysis
  • Martine Baars, K Kamermans & Fred Paas (2018) - The Effect of Collaborative Learning and Metacognitive support on Monitoring and Performance
  • Fred Paas & J Sweller (2017) - Shaping the future of CLT: A retrospective and prospective look at theory and data
  • Martine Baars, Lisette Wijnia & Fred Paas (2017) - The Influence of Affect and Motivation on Self-regulated Learning When Learning to Solve Problems in Secondary Education
  • Martine Baars, C Leopold & Fred Paas (2017) - Explain yourself: Self-explaining to improve monitoring when learning to solve problems
  • Martine Baars, T van Gog, A De Bruin & Fred Paas (2013) - Completion of partially worked-out examples as a generation strategy to improve monitoring accuracy.
  • Huib Tabbers, SAA van Mierlo & Fred Paas (2013) - A text to remember: The limited benefits of retrieval practice for transfer performance.
  • Martine Baars, T van Gog, A De Bruin & Fred Paas (2013) - Completion of partially worked-out examples leads to underestimation of future test performance
  • Martine Baars, T van Gog, A De Bruin & Fred Paas (2013) - Completion of partially worked-out examples leads to underestimation of future test performance
  • SAA van Mierlo, Huib Tabbers & Fred Paas (2012) - Does targeting the situation model during retrieval promote transfer from expository texts?
  • Martine Baars, T van Gog, A De Bruin & Fred Paas (2012) - Completion of partially worked-out examples leads to underestimation of future test performance.
  • Martine Baars, T van Gog, A De Bruin & Fred Paas (2012) - Using Self-testing to Improve Monitoring Accuracy When Studying Worked Examples in Primary Education.
  • Martine Baars, T van Gog, A De Bruin & Fred Paas (2012) - Accuracy of immediate and delayed Judgments of Learning about problem solving tasks.
  • Martine Baars, T van Gog, A De Bruin & Fred Paas (2012) - Using self-test to improve monitoring accuracy when studying worked examples in primary education.
  • Martine Baars, T van Gog, A De Bruin & Fred Paas (2012) - Accuracy of immediate and delayed comprehension judgments about problem solving tasks.
  • Martine Baars, T van Gog, A De Bruin & Fred Paas (2012) - Accuracy of Judgments of Learning and restudy choices when studying worked examples
  • Martine Baars, T van Gog, A De Bruin & Fred Paas (2011) - Using self-test to improve monitoring accuracy when studying worked examples.
  • Martine Baars, T van Gog, A De Bruin & Fred Paas (2011) - Accuracy of immediate and delayed Judgments of Learning when studying worked examples.
  • Martine Baars, T van Gog, A De Bruin & Fred Paas (2011) - Accuracy of immediate and delayed Judgments of Learning in worked examples and problem solving.
  • Martine Baars, T van Gog, A De Bruin & Fred Paas (2010) - Accuracy of immediate and delayed Judgments of Learning when solving problems
  • Martine Baars, T van Gog, A De Bruin & Fred Paas (2010) - Accuracy of immediate and delayed Judgments of Learning during problem solving
  • Bjorn Koning, Huib Tabbers, Remy Rikers & Fred Paas (2010) - Speak up and listen! Understanding instructional explanations through explanations.
  • Fred Paas (2009) - The role of human cognitive architecture in the transition from guided to unguided learning
  • Fred Paas (2009) - Multidisciplinary research perspectives on the design of innovative learning environments
  • Fred Paas (2009) - The role of human cognitive architecture in the transition from guided to unguided learning
  • Bjorn Koning, Huib Tabbers, Remy Rikers & Fred Paas (2009) - Self-explaining improves learning performance when studying an instructional animation with attention-directing cues.
  • Bjorn Koning, Huib Tabbers, Remy Rikers & Fred Paas (2009) - Learning from complex animations: The effects of spotlight-cueing and generating self-explanations.
  • Bjorn Koning, Huib Tabbers, Remy Rikers & Fred Paas (2009) - Generating self-explanations leads to improved effectiveness of attention cueing in complex animations.
  • D Kostons, T van Gog & Fred Paas (2008) - The effects of expertise and an eye movement cue on self-generated self-assessment criteria
  • T van Gog, S Brand-Gruwel, L van Meeuwen & Fred Paas (2008) - Uncovering cognitive processes: Cued retrospective reporting based eye movement records
  • Remy Rikers & Fred Paas (2006) - Learner Characteristics: An Emerging Topic in Cognitive Load Research

  • Wim Pouw, A Aslanidou, K A, Kamermans & Fred Paas (2017) - Is ambiguity detection in haptic imagery possible? Evidence for enactive imaginings - Austin, TX: Cognitive Science Society
  • Tamara Gog, D Kostons & Fred Paas (2010) - Teaching students self-assessment and task-selection skills with video-based modeling examples. - Cognitive Science Society
  • Tamara Gog & Fred Paas (2009) - Effects of concurrent performance monitoring on cognitive load as a function of task complexity - Cognitive Science Society
  • Bjorn Koning, Huib Tabbers, Remy Rikers & Fred Paas (2008) - Attention guidance in learning from a complex animation: Seeing is understanding?

  • K Xu, A Cunha-Harvey, R King, B De Koning, Fred Paas, Martine Baars & J Guo (2019) - A Cross-cultural Investigation on Perseverant Grit, Self-regulated Learning, and Achievement
  • Bjorn Koning, Huib Tabbers, Remy Rikers & Fred Paas (2011) - Learning from cued and uncued animations: Effects of generating and receiving explanations
  • FC Kirschner, Fred Paas & PA Kirschner (2009) - A Cognitive-Load Approach to Collaborative Learning: United brains for complex learning
  • FC Kirschner, Fred Paas & PA Kirschner (2009) - Individual vs. Group Learning as a Function of Task Complexity: An Exploration into the Measurement of Group Member Cognitive Load
  • FC Kirschner, Fred Paas & PA Kirschner (2009) - Efficiency of Individual versus Group Learning as a Function of Task Complexity
  • FC Kirschner, Fred Paas & PA Kirschner (2009) - Individueel vs. Groeps Leren als functie van Taak Complexiteit [Individual versus group learning as a function of task complexity]
  • Bjorn Koning, Huib Tabbers, Remy Rikers & Fred Paas (2008) - Attention guidance in learning from a complex animation: Seeing is understanding?
  • Bjorn Koning, Huib Tabbers, Remy Rikers & Fred Paas (2008) - Attention cueing in complex animations: An overview of two years of research
  • Bjorn Koning, Huib Tabbers, Remy Rikers & Fred Paas (2008) - Attention guidance in learning from a complex animation: Seeing is understanding?
  • Bjorn Koning, Huib Tabbers, Remy Rikers & Fred Paas (2008) - Attention guidance in learning from a complex animation: Seeing is understanding?
  • Bjorn Koning, Huib Tabbers, Remy Rikers & Fred Paas (2007) - Speeding Up or Slowing Down the Animation: The Effect of Speed on Learning Outcomes and Mental Effort
  • Bjorn Koning, Huib Tabbers, Remy Rikers & Fred Paas (2007) - The Inverted Cueing Effect: Cueing the Uncued
  • Bjorn Koning, Huib Tabbers, Remy Rikers & Fred Paas (2007) - Online exploration of attention cueing in an animation: Do visual cues capture learners¿ attention?
  • Remy Rikers, Fred Paas & G Camp (2001) - Differential effects of goal specificity on maze learning among young and old adults
  • PWM (Pascal) van Gerven, Fred Paas, JJG, van Merriënboer, M, Hendriks & Henk Schmidt (2001) - A multimedia strategy for efficient complex skill training into old age

  • Fred Paas (2010) - Evolutionary educational psychology: How a new view of human cognitive architecture can advance cognitive load research.
  • Fred Paas (2010) - Multidisciplinary research perspectives on the design of innovative learning environments
  • Fred Paas (2010) - A cognitive load approach to the design of innovative learning environments.
  • Fred Paas (2010) - Human cognitive architecture and the design of innovative learning environments

  • Martine Baars, K Kamermans & Fred Paas (2018) - Ace Your Self-study: Using A Mobile Application to Support Self-regulated Learning
  • Martine Baars, T van Gog, ABH De Bruin & Fred Paas (2016) - High school self-monitoring, regulation and learning when solving problems and studying worked examples
  • Wim Pouw, T van Gog, Rolf Zwaan & Fred Paas (2014) - Augmenting instructional animations with sensori-motor information
  • Kim Ouwehand, T van Gog & Fred Paas (2014) - Designing effective video-based modeling examples: Gestures guide attention to relevant task areas
  • Martine Baars, T van Gog, A De Bruin & Fred Paas (2013) - Effects of immediate and delayed problem solving after worked example study on primary school children¿s monitoring accuracy.
  • JA (Jacqueline) de Nooijer, Tamara Gog, Fred Paas & Rolf Zwaan (2013) - Words in Action: Using Gestures to Improve Verb Learning in Primary School Children
  • JA (Jacqueline) de Nooijer, Tamara Gog, Fred Paas & Rolf Zwaan (2013) - Words in Action Using Gestures to Improve Verb Learning in Primary School Children
  • JA (Jacqueline) de Nooijer, Tamara Gog, Fred Paas & Rolf Zwaan (2013) - When Left Is Not Right: Handedness Effects on Learning Object-manipulation Words Using Pictures with Left or Right-handed First-person Perspectives
  • Wim Pouw, C Eielts, T van Gog, Rolf Zwaan & Fred Paas (2013) - Embodied Know-How: Does motor-involvement promote learning outcomes in science education.
  • Martine Baars, T van Gog, A De Bruin & Fred Paas (2012) - Accuracy of immediate and delayed Judgments of Learning in worked examples and problem solving tasks.
  • Kim Ouwehand, T van Gog & Fred Paas (2012) - Effects of gestures on learning from video-based instructions in young and older adults
  • Kim Ouwehand, T van Gog & Fred Paas (2011) - The influence of co-speech gestures in instruction on learning effectiveness across age

  • Martine Baars & Fred Paas (2017) - Ace your self-study

  • Martine Baars, T van Gog, A De Bruin & Fred Paas (2012) - Symposium Improving Metacognitive Skills - Symposium Improving Metacognitive Skills

  • Wim Pouw & Fred Paas (2015) - Human Movement Skills: Learning, Cognition, Health - Human Movement Skills: Learning, Cognition, Health

  • Fred Paas (2016) - Educational Psychology Review (Journal)
  • Fred Paas (2015) - Journal of Educational Psychology (Journal)

  • A Van Straaten, Kim Ouwehand & Fred Paas (2019) - The effects of relative task complexity on subjective ratings of cognitive load - International Cognitive Load Theory Conference in Maastricht
  • Gert Jan Rop, W Pouw, Bjorn Koning, Fred Paas & Huib Tabbers (2018) - The effects of spatial distance on the split-attention effect in multimedia learning - EARLI SIG2 Meeting on Comprehension of Text and Graphics
  • Kim Ouwehand, JA De Nooijer, Tamara Gog & Fred Paas (2018) - The integration of action or gestures with spoken action phrases in young and older adults: An ERP study - The International Society for Gesture Studies (ISGS) conference
  • Kim Ouwehand, JA De Nooijer, Tamara Gog & Fred Paas (2017) - The integration of action or gestures with spoken action phrases in young and older adults: An ERP study - The International Society for Gesture Studies (ISGS) conference
  • Wim Pouw, Tamara Gog, Rolf Zwaan & Fred Paas (2014) - Embedded Embodied Cognition: a Review on Manipulatives and Gesture - Invited presentation, Bakker, M. F. van der Schaaf, S. Shayan, & P. Leseman (symposium Chairs & Organizers), Embodied cognition in education and training
  • Wim Pouw, T van Gog, Rolf Zwaan & Fred Paas (2014) - Instructional Manipulatives for Learning Concrete and Abstract Content: An Embodied Interaction (Re)View - AERA Annual Meeting 2014
  • Kim Ouwehand, T van Gog & Fred Paas (2013) - Effects of gestures on source memory in young and older adults - national fall school of the Inter University Centre for Educational Sciences (ICO) 2012
  • Kim Ouwehand, T van Gog & Fred Paas (2013) - Effects of gestures on attention allocation, performance and cognitive load - Cognitive Load Theory Conference 2013
  • JA (Jacqueline) de Nooijer, Tamara Gog, Fred Paas & Rolf Zwaan (2013) - Effects of imitating gestures during encoding or during retrieval of novel verbs on children¿s test performance - EARLI
  • JA (Jacqueline) de Nooijer, Tamara Gog, Fred Paas & Rolf Zwaan (2013) - When Left Is Not Right: Handedness Effects on Learning Object-manipulation Words Using Pictures with Left or Right-handed First-person Perspectives - SARMAC
  • JA (Jacqueline) de Nooijer, Tamara Gog, Fred Paas & Rolf Zwaan (2013) - Words in Action: Using Gestures to Improve Verb Learning in Primary School Children - International Society for Gesture Studies
  • JA (Jacqueline) de Nooijer, Tamara Gog, Fred Paas & Rolf Zwaan (2013) - Nieuwe woorden leer je met je handen: een onderzoek naar de rol van embodied cognition in woordleren - CED groep
  • Kim Ouwehand, T van Gog & Fred Paas (2012) - The effects of gestures and age in video-based instructions on problem solving - International Society for Gesture Studies (ISGS) conference 2012
  • JA (Jacqueline) de Nooijer, Tamara Gog, Fred Paas & Rolf Zwaan (2011) - Words in Action - Brein in Beeld Symposium

  • Kim Ouwehand, T van Gog & Fred Paas (2014) - Effects of pointing gestures on source memory in young and older adults - International Society for Gesture Studies (ISGS) conference 2014

  • Fred Paas (2015) - Educational Psychology Review (Journal)
  • Fred Paas & P Ayres (2009) - Educational Psychology Review (Journal)
  • L Verhoeven, W Scholtz & Fred Paas (2009) - Learning and Instruction (Journal)
  • Fred Paas, A Renkl & J Sweller (2004) - Instructional Science (Journal)
  • Fred Paas, A Renkl & J Sweller (2003) - Educational Psychologist (Journal)

  • Fred Paas, Rolf Zwaan, T. van Gog, Wim Pouw & J.A. De Nooijer (2014) - Graduate Research Day Article Award 2014 awarded by Institute of Psychology Erasmus University Rotterdam for Pouw, de Nooijer, van Gog, Zwaan, Paas (2014) in Frontiers in Psychology.

3.6C 21st Century Education

Year
2021
Course Code
FSWP3091O

4.2C Assessment in Education & Training

Year
2021
Course Code
FSWPE-M021

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