Slava Kalyuga, Anne-Marie Singh, Rethinking the Boundaries of Cognitive Load Theory in Complex Learning, Educational Psychology Review, Vol. 28, No. 4 (December 2016), pp. 831-852 ...

Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) explains how learning is influenced by the limited capacity of working memory. By understanding and managing different types of cognitive load, faculty can design more ...

Effective learning isn't just about finding the easiest path—it's about the right kind of challenge. Two prominent theories—Desirable Difficulties (DDF) and Cognitive Load Theory (CLT)—offer ...

Cognitive psychologists can work at universities doing research or teaching. They can also work in the private sector in organizational psychology, software development, or human-computer interaction.

Key points: Piaget’s theory emphasizes developmental readiness and individualized instruction 5 educators share insights into teaching and learning Equitable learning with small-group instruction and ...

Learning theories are essential for effective teaching in that they shed light on different aspects of the learning process. The spectrum of learning theories can be categorized into three main areas: ...

Research in cognitive science and psychology is generating new insights into how we learn. Below, educational consultant and writer David Didau explores some key theories about learning – as ...