cognitive load theory Flashcards
What does CLT suggest about working memory?
Working memory has limited capacity and exceeding this capacity impairs learning.
CLT stands for Cognitive Load Theory.
What are the educational implications of CLT?
CLT is used to design systems that avoid overloading working memory.
This helps enhance learning effectiveness.
What is the purpose of the article discussing CLT?
To discuss unresolved issues in CLT and propose a research agenda for future work.
Define cognitive load.
The actual demand placed on working memory during learning.
What can happen with high cognitive load?
It can hinder learning.
List the three types of cognitive load.
- Intrinsic Cognitive Load
- Extraneous Cognitive Load
- Germane Cognitive Load
What is intrinsic cognitive load?
The difficulty inherent in the content being learned.
What is extraneous cognitive load?
The load caused by the way instructional materials are designed.
What is germane cognitive load?
The mental effort used for learning and building new knowledge.
How does working memory differ from long-term memory?
WM temporarily holds and processes information, while LTM stores information permanently.
What is the relationship between short-term memory and working memory?
Short-term memory is now considered part of working memory, actively involved in learning.
What are the subsystems of working memory?
- Visuospatial: Processes visual and spatial information
- Phonological: Processes auditory information
What is the link between working memory performance and cognitive abilities?
Better working memory performance is linked to higher cognitive abilities and academic success.
Who developed CLT and when?
John Sweller in the 1980s and 1990s.
How has CLT impacted instructional design?
It emphasizes designing instruction that matches learners’ cognitive architecture.
What does CLT suggest about instructional materials?
Materials should minimize extraneous load and optimize intrinsic and germane load.
True or False: Learning is hampered when working memory capacity is exceeded in a learning task.
True.
