The way the brain works means that we have at least three memory stores. Our working memory is very small, it only can deal with four, five, six new pieces of information at any one time. We get so much information from a sensory memory on the one hand and our long term memory is virtually limitless. The idea is to make use of instructional techniques that are effective and efficient and that don't make extra use. It'll always cause load every instructional technique that you use causes load, but you don't want it to cause extra or exorbitant Load.
Join math professor, Anna Stokke, in conversation with Dr. Paul Kirschner, a renowned educational psychology researcher and speaker. This episode will be of interest to anyone involved in teaching, whether they work with children or adults, or simply have an interest in education.
Dr. Kirschner explains how we process information in our brains, and how this can be applied to improve teaching practices. He shares insights on effective teaching techniques such as spaced practice, scaffolding, the worked example effect, among others. Additionally, he dispels some common education myths and critiques teaching methods lacking research-based evidence.
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MUSIC
Intro and Outro music by Coma Media - Catch it
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