Effective learning isn't just about finding the easiest path—it's about the right kind of challenge. Two prominent theories—Desirable Difficulties (DDF) and Cognitive Load Theory (CLT)—offer valuable ...

When discussing learning transfer—the ability to apply previous knowledge, skills, and strategies to new contexts or situations—we should also be mindful of our learners’ cognitive load. Cognitive ...

Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) explains how learning is influenced by the limited capacity of working memory. By understanding and managing different types of cognitive load, faculty can design more ...

Learning to read and write is hard. Most schools make it even harder by asking students to read and write about topics they know little or nothing about. Education expert Dylan Wiliam has said (or at ...

When students create a visual resource to scaffold problem-solving, they can approach independent work with more confidence ...