The "My Generative" Episode
From The LDA Podcast: An Exploration of Evidence-Informed Approaches to Learning and Development by Learning Development Accelerator, Inc.
July 23, 2025 · 55 min · Episode 53
About this episode
Clark and Matt explore the concept of generative learning and its implications based on various educational theories.
Welcome back! Sorry for our long hiatus. In this episode, Clark and Matt explore GENERATIVE LEARNING. Early on, Clark brings up Craik and Lockhart's research about how information is processed on different levels (Craik, F. I. M., & Lockhart, R. S. (1972). Levels of processing: A framework for memory research. Journal of Verbal Learning and Verbal behavior, 11, 671-684.) The paper can be found here. Throughout the podcast we talk about our colleagues and friends, John Sweller and Paul Kirschner several times. Some of the references we allude to are: LDA Podcast. (2024, January 25). The “What the Skills” Episode. Interview with Paul Kirschner by Matthew Richter. https://ldaccelerator.com/podcast. Sweller, J. (2016). Cognitive Load Theory: What We Learn and How We Learn. In M. Spector, B. Lockee, & M. Childress (Eds.), Learning, design, and technology (pp. 1–28). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-17727-4_50-1 Sweller, J., van Merrienboer, J.J.G., & Paas, F. (1998). Cognitive architecture and instructional design. Educational Psychology Review, 10(3), 251–296. Another hero of ours is Richard Mayer. A favorite source from Rich, along with his long-time colleague…
People in this episode
Host: Matt
Guests: John Sweller, Paul Kirschner, Richard Mayer, Ruth Clark
Topics covered
- Generative Learning
- Cognitive Load Theory
- Levels of Processing
Keywords
- Craik and Lockhart
- Cognitive Architecture
- Instructional Design
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: My Generative, What the Skills, Human Memory: A Proposed System and its Control Processes, Psychology of Learning and Motivation, Why Minimal Guidance During Instruction Does Not Work
Places: Berlin, R.C., New York
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