Podcast 147: Cognitive Load Theory

Why do some teaching strategies overwhelm students?

What You'll Learn in This Episode

• How Cognitive Load Theory explains why students struggle to retain information
• Why worked examples are more effective than problem-solving for novices
• How to reduce extraneous cognitive load with better lesson design
• Practical classroom strategies to help students learn more effectively.

⏭ Next Episode

Next time on The Memory Toolkit, I will be exploring how cognitive load theory applies to lesson planning—helping teachers design more effective instruction.