Sequences of learning that require secure understanding before the next topic/section is presented ideally would check for that understanding before introducing the next topic/section. The
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WHY IS IT USEFUL TO Chunk Lectures? WHAT DOES THE SCIENCE SAY?
There is a lot of discussion presently about the need to chunk up content for better student learning. But why? What’s the science behind the
HOMEWORK… FOR PARENTS
Whilst research and projects seem like ideal homework tasks to cultivate independent learners, inevitably they become tasks for parents, and if the parent isn’t able
The Manifestation of Cognitive Overload
The reactions people have to cognitive overload are varied. Some get angry, some withdrawn, some somewhere in the middle. What is common to all who
chunking lectures – it’s a bit of a no-brainer
Breaking a lecture up into distinct chunks or sections is a bit of a no-brainer. It is all to do with understanding the implications of
ACQUIRING KNOWLEDGE EFFICIENTLY
THE 3 A’S OF KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER: ACQUIRE, ANALOGISE, APPLY PT 1 Pt 1: ACQUIRING KNOWLEDGE EFFICIENTLY This is the second instalment of a 4 part
LEARNING DESIGN by Paul G Moss 