Recently I’ve become quite interested in the significance of cognitive load for learners and teachers. So what is cognitive load? In simple terms, ‘cognitive load refers to the total amount of mental effort being used in the working memory.’ (Wikipedia) All new learning requires use of our working memory, but unlike our long term…
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Picture my classroom. 25 adolescent boys. Me, standing at the front having just given clear instructions for the students to begin their task. All engaged, scribbling away at their workbooks with an earnestness to complete the task. All except one, Jamar, listlessly rocking back on his chair gazing at the ceiling. I begin to formulate…
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