Progressively Incorrect S2E1: Paul A. Kirschner on Minimally Guided Instruction and Cognitive Load
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Aug 14, 2022 AI Snips
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Working Memory Limits Learning
- Working memory has very limited capacity, about 4-5 slots, which can easily become overloaded.
- Clear, explicit instruction reduces cognitive load by guiding students step-by-step from known to unknown.
Motivate Through Success
- Motivate students but prioritize teaching success first as motivation follows learning achievements.
- Avoid relying on intrinsic motivation alone because repeated failure diminishes a learner's motivation.
Knowledge Enables Interpretations
- Knowledge in long-term memory is essential to interpret experiences and make discoveries.
- Without prior knowledge, people cannot understand or learn meaningfully from new experiences.