Cognitive Load Theory
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Cognitive Load Theory Core Concepts
- Long term memory is without limit
- Learning occurs when students are able to accurately recall and apply knowledge at a later date to a different context
- Working memory is limited, three to five new pieces of information at a time
- Using students pre-existing 'schema' can reduce cognive load
- Cognitive 'overload' occurs when the requirements of a task exceed the working memory of a student