Cognitive Load Theory Archives

State of the Nation: The Science of Learning in Classrooms

Reading time, 2 minutes: What do teachers really know about the science of learning?

Reading time, 2 minutes: What if we could help teachers use cognitive science more easily?

Reading time, 2 minutes: Can brain scans help improve classroom teaching and learning?

Reading time, 3 minutes: Are you being asked to “do adaptive teaching” as if it’s a new initiative?

Reading time, < 1 minuteWhy do some teaching strategies overwhelm students?

Reading time, < 1 minuteHave you ever wondered why students forget so much of what we teach them?

Reading time, 2 minutes: Why does memory matter in every classroom?

Reading time, 2 minutes: Why should teachers consider encouraging students to ‘opt-out’ during questioning?

Reading time, 3 minutes: How do you know if you are a teacher-geek?

Reading time, 2 minutes: What is cognitive load theory, and has it had any impact on teaching?

Reading time, 2 minutes: Is it time for teachers to redefine effort?

Reading time, 4 minutes: What if neuromyths ceased to exist within the teaching profession itself?