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Sweat The Technique
Ep 43 | Maximize Your Memory (with Greg Ashman)
Jan 31, 2024
Greg Ashman, author of A Little Guide for Teachers, discusses Cognitive Load Theory, optimizing memory, and the importance of finding the right balance of challenge in learning to enhance memory encoding, minimize cognitive load, and tailor teaching methods to diverse learner levels.
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- Long-term memory is our superpower for effortless information retrieval.
- Scaffolding should gradually fade to cater to novice and expert learners differently.
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Understanding Cognitive Load Theory
Cognitive Load Theory focuses on the interplay between working memory and long-term memory. Working memory, analogous to conscious thinking, processes current thoughts and has a limited capacity (four to five items). Long-term memory stores information over time and is our human superpower, allowing effortless retrieval of information. The theory emphasizes that novices may struggle due to limited working memory capacity, but experts benefit from extensive long-term memory schemas, reducing cognitive load.
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