Modeling the Effect of Prior Knowledge on Memory Efficiency for the Study of Transfer of Learning: A Spiking Neural Network Approach
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Article Title | Modeling the Effect of Prior Knowledge on Memory Efficiency for the Study of Transfer of Learning: A Spiking Neural Network Approach |
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ERA Journal ID | 211865 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Fard, Mojgan Hafezi, Petrova, Krassie, Kasabov, Nikola Kirilov and Wang, Grace Y. |
Journal Title | Big Data and Cognitive Computing |
Journal Citation | 9 (7) |
Article Number | 173 |
Number of Pages | 27 |
Year | 2025 |
Publisher | MDPI AG |
Place of Publication | Switzerland |
ISSN | 2504-2289 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.3390/bdcc9070173 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.mdpi.com/2504-2289/9/7/173 |
Abstract | The transfer of learning (TL) is the process of applying knowledge and skills learned in one context to a new and different context. Efficient use of memory is essential in achieving successful TL and good learning outcomes. This study uses a cognitive computing approach to identify and explore brain activity patterns related to memory efficiency in the context of learning a new programming language. This study hypothesizes that prior programming knowledge reduces cognitive load, leading to improved memory efficiency. Spatio-temporal brain data (STBD) were collected from a sample of participants (n = 26) using an electroencephalogram (EEG) device and analyzed by applying a spiking neural network (SNN) approach and the SNN-based NeuCube architecture. The findings revealed the neural patterns demonstrating the effect of prior knowledge on memory efficiency. They showed that programming learning outcomes were aligned with specific theta and alpha waveband spike activities concerning prior knowledge and cognitive load, indicating that cognitive load was a feasible metric for measuring memory efficiency. Building on these findings, this study proposes that the methodology developed for examining the relationship between prior knowledge and TL in the context of learning a programming language can be extended to other educational domains. |
Keywords | transfer of learning; prior knowledge; memory efficiency; cognitive load; spiking neural network; programming language |
Article Publishing Charge (APC) Funding | Other |
Contains Sensitive Content | Does not contain sensitive content |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 520401. Cognition |
461104. Neural networks | |
Byline Affiliations | Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand |
School of Psychology and Wellbeing |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/zy63q/modeling-the-effect-of-prior-knowledge-on-memory-efficiency-for-the-study-of-transfer-of-learning-a-spiking-neural-network-approach
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