Cognitive Load Theory and its implications for teachers

Before we can truly engage our learners, we must first ensure we are not using teaching practices that promote disengagement. Enter Cognitive Load Theory…

Described by leading British educationalist Dylan Wiliam as ‘the single most important thing for teachers to know’, Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) explores ways in which educators can manage the limitations of working memory and facilitate more engaging and effective learning experiences.

Supported by more than 30 years of evidence, CLT outlines several foundational principles for teaching design and delivery.

Beyond the theory, CLT provides teachers with empirically supported instructional and design advice consistent with what we know today about how the brain works.

Together we’ll explore the foundations of CLT, why it is such an important concept and several principles you can use to apply it in practice.

By attending this webinar, it is expected you will be able to:

• Explain CLT and its relationship to managing working memory limitations.
• Identify and explain the three types of cognitive load.
• Apply several teaching and design principles to eliminate, manage and leverage the various types of information that induce cognitive load.

 You can expect an engaging webinar that provides you with practical teaching advice.

Key topics covered

• Foundations of Cognitive Load Theory
• Impacts on teaching and design principles and practices.
• Managing/leveraging Cognitive Load
• Applying the principles in practice