Perry Klein, Western University

Research

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Latest funding

Early intervention in writing
SSHRC · 2018 · Principal investigator
$238,307
Can cognitive load theory be used to support nonfiction writing
SSHRC · 2012 · Principal investigator
$114,252
Teaching students to use writing as a learning tool
SSHRC · 2004 · Principal investigator
$91,200

All 3 grants and awards

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Early intervention in writing

Principal investigatorSSHRC2018Insight Grants

Principal investigators: Klein, Perry D.

Keywords: writing instruction; early intervention; cognitive strategy instruction; educational psychology

$238,307

Can cognitive load theory be used to support nonfiction writing

Principal investigatorSSHRC2012Insight Grants

Principal investigators: Klein, Perry D.

Keywords: writing instruction; cognitive load; writing to learn; writing achievement; instructional design

$114,252

Teaching students to use writing as a learning tool

Principal investigatorSSHRC2004Standard Research Grants

Principal investigators: Klein, Perry D.

Keywords: writing education; writing to learn; educational psychology; constructivism

$91,200

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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