Teaching Practices That Make Learning Stick
About this episode
The episode discusses cognitive load theory and practical teaching strategies to enhance student learning.
The conversation explores cognitive load theory and why it matters for classroom learning, while also widening the focus to include practical teaching moves that help students learn more effectively. We talk about how working memory limits can affect what students remember, why some lessons don’t stick, and how teachers can design instruction that feels less complex and less overwhelming. Alongside cognitive load theory, the discussion touches on everyday strategies that support clearer, more manageable teaching and help more students experience real learning. Follow on Twitter @AndrewWatsonTTB |@mrzachg |@laurapatranella | @DylanWiliam @StamStam193 | @bamradionetwork | @jonHarper70bd Related Resources: Cognitive-load-theory-pt-1 Laura Stam Dylan William‘s bedding formative assessment pack for schools and colleges to run their own two-year professional development programme on formative assessment is now available worldwide. In Europe, this can be ordered through SSAT, in Australasia through Hawker-Brownlow, and in North America from Learning Sciences International. Zach Groshell, PhD is a highly distinguished teacher, instructional coach, and education consultant. Zach is based…
People in this episode
Guest: Zach Groshell
Topics covered
- cognitive load theory
- classroom learning
- teaching strategies
- working memory
- instruction design
Keywords
- cognitive load
- classroom strategies
- working memory
- effective teaching
- learning retention
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Organizations: BAM Radio Network
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