Ouhao Chen

Ouhao Chen, a mathematics education researcher and former doctoral student under John Sweller, dives deep into cognitive load theory. He shares his transition from pure mathematics to math education and reveals fascinating insights from his research on worked examples and element interactivity. Chen explains how intrinsic and extraneous loads affect learning, highlights the benefits of using worked-example–problem pairs, and introduces the concept of productive failure in classroom settings. His recommendations for teachers center on practical strategies to enhance student understanding.