Cognitive Load: Keep it simple in the classroom

<p>This week's episode looks at Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) in detail, we have talked about it before with <a href= "https://changingstatesofmind.libsyn.com/cognitive-load-finding-the-sweet-spot-with-bradley-busch"> Bradley Busch</a> but this delves into the original theory and how it has been researched more recently.  With a good understanding of CLT and various other concepts that underpin it such as working memory and schemas teachers can transform learning in the classroom.  We cover Sweller's 5 principles, different types of cognitive load and 14 things you could try in your classroom.</p> <p>The document mentioned in the podcast can be <a href= "https://changingstatesofmind.com/resources-content">downloaded here</a>.</p> <p>Sweller, J. (2010). Cognitive Load Theory: Recent Theoretical Advances. In J. Plass, R. Moreno, & R. Brünken (Eds.), Cognitive Load Theory (pp. 29-47). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. doi:10.1017/CBO9780511844744.004</p> <p>The EEF Review can be accessed on <a href= "https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-evidence/evidence-reviews/cognitive-science-approaches-in-the-classroom"> this link</a>.</p>