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Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) has recently been described by Professor Dylan Wiliam as “… the single most important thing for teachers to know” and is rapidly becoming education’s next ‘Big Thing’. This is some claim, so it is right that teachers will want to know more about it and more importantly how they can adapt their classroom teaching to take it into account.
This course will share what is involved in CLT and, more importantly, how it impacts on pupil performance in the classroom. Specific classroom-based teaching ideas will be offered so as to avoid the so-called ‘overload’ and therefore allow pupils to learn more effectively.
An understanding of CLT has huge implications for improving exam results, as well as deepening pupil knowledge and recall. After all, ‘understanding is memory in disguise’ (D Willingham)
Intrinsic load and how to reduce it in the classroom
Extraneous load and how to reduce it in the classroom
Germane load and how to reduce it in the classroom
Dual coding and how to do it - it’s easier than you think!
Retrieval practice and how to set it up as part of lesson routines
Interleaving and how it can boost exam success
What is a Knowledge Organiser and why are they so important?
The Do's and Don'ts of using Knowledge Organisers
Next steps and how to make the most impact in your school
“Great course: brilliantly interesting with plenty of time for academic debate & a very engaging presenter. Thank you!”Deputy Head , King's Hall School