I had an idea in the 1980s and to my surprise, it changed education around the world
- Written by John Sweller, Emeritus Professor, UNSW
Cogitive load theory explains why explicit guidance from teachers is more effective in teaching students new content and skills than letting them discover these for themselves.from shutterstock.com
This is the first of two essays exploring key theories – cognitive load theory and constructivism – underlying teaching methods used today.
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