Oliver Caviglioli

Oliver Caviglioli is a former headteacher of a special needs school. Now, he’s an information designer and author of several books about education. His latest book, Organise Ideas, which he co-authored with David Goodwin, explains the practice and science behind using graphic organizers to teach and learn.Show notesOliver Caviglioli@olicav on TwitterOrganise Ideas: Thinking by Hand, Extending the Mind by Oliver Caviglioli and David GoodwinDual Coding With Teachers by Oliver CaviglioliTeaching WalkThrus: Visual Step-by-Step Guides to Essential Teaching Techniques by Tom Sherrington and Oliver CaviglioliTeaching WalkThrus 2: Five-step Guides to Instructional Coaching by Tom Sherrington and Oliver CaviglioliTeaching WalkThrus 3: Five-step Guides to Instructional Coaching by Tom Sherrington and Oliver CaviglioliDave GrayXPLANEMetaphors We Live By by George Lakoff and Mark JohnsonMind in Motion: How Action Shapes Thought by Barbara TverskyCognitive load theoryGeneration effectRichard Saul WurmanGoldilocks principleWorking memoryShow notes may include Amazon affiliate links. I get a small commission for purchases made through these links.

Dylan Wiliam, an expert in mathematics education, and cognitive load theory, joins Oliver Caviglioli, a visual learning advocate, along with educators Carl Hendrick and Christian Bokhove. They dive deep into the intricacies of cognitive load theory and its application in teaching. The conversation highlights the balance between structured learning and fostering curiosity. They discuss the complexities of effective communication in education and share strategies for blending research with practical classroom applications to enhance student engagement and retention.