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Cognitive load theory
Scope Note
Instructional theory developed by John Sweller that holds that optimum learning occurs when the load on working memory is kept to a minimum through the grouping or 'chunking' of information, which best facilitates the necessary schema changes in long term memory
Broader Term
Learning theories
Related Term
Cognitive structures
Instructional design
Learning strategies
Memory
Schemata (Cognition)
Subject Category
110 Learning and perception
Date Added
Jun 2003