Visual Attention and Learning from Multimedia With and Without an Anticipation Guide

Anticipation guides are used in reading instruction to activate learners' prior knowledge and stimulate interest regarding the topic covered in the text. This strategy has been found effective in improving reading comprehension in content areas like history, physics etc. (Yell et al., 2004). This study tested the efficacy of an anticipation guide within a multimedia learning environment for early childhood education providers. Seventeen early...