John Sweller

John Sweller, Emeritus Professor of Educational Psychology, is renowned for his Cognitive Load Theory. He shares insights on the theory's development and its vital role in shaping effective educational practices. He highlights the gap between problem-solving and real learning, and contrasts traditional methods with inquiry-based strategies. Sweller also discusses biologically primary versus secondary knowledge, and the implications of cognitive load for teaching writing and mathematics, challenging existing educational methodologies along the way.