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In September, we talked about working memory and its relation to reading. Today we expand our discussion to Cognitive Load Theory, including mitigating it to support your older students' learning.

Read on for small ways to make your instruction more effective and efficient with this group of older students!

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Memory Types

Cognitive load directly affects memory systems. Research describes three types of memory: sensory, working, and long term.

The mind sorts information from the sensory memory to the working memory, where it is either discarded or organized in the long term memory. Cognitive overload can affect the way these systems work, presenting as behavior issues and exacerbating learning difficulties.

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Cognitive Load

Cognitive load refers to the amount of information our working memory can process at any one time. There are three types of cognitive load: intrinsic, extraneous, and germane. When there is too much sensory input or information, cognitive overload occurs and learning stops; conversely, when the loads are mitigated, students learn more efficiently.

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Cognitive overload and how to help

Small changes in learning environments and instructional practices can make the difference for learners. Here are 17 things you can do to mitigate the load your students have to carry!

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