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Cognitive Load Theory Why is learning to code so hard? What is cognitive load theory? Memory https://learndojo.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/multistore-memory-model.png Long term memory Beginner Schema

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Cognitive Load Theory

Why is learning to code so hard?

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What is cognitive load theory?

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Memory

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Long term memory

Beginner Schema Expert Schema

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Short term

https://learndojo.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/multistore-memory-model.png

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Based on: https://teachthought.com/learning/cognitive-load-theory-definition-teachers/

Cognitive Load Theory “Because short-term memory is limited, learning experiences should be designed to reduce working memory ‘load’ in order to promote schema acquisition.”

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Syntax Concepts Terminology Toothache Touch type Irrelevant information

Actual problem They’re meant to solve

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Practical implications

Experts and Beginners learn differently

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Experts Minds

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Discovery learning is for students to discover facts and relationships for themselves.

Based on: https://www.learning-theories.com/discovery-learning-bruner.html

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Beginners minds

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Direct instruction is the explicit teaching of a skill or fact using lectures or demonstrations of the material to students

Based on: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct_instruction

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I Do, We Do, You Do Simple, short explanations - (5-10 minutes) with practise

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What do you want students to be focusing

  • n?

Remove everything else

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Minimise distractions

  • Maybe don't use an editor for a week or two. Use codepen.
  • Code Cheat Sheets - this way they can focus on the problems.
  • Definitions - either on the board or handouts (if you have time)
  • Highlight relevant information - ‘VScode Dimmer’ extension is great!

Keep explanations clear and simple

  • I do, we do, you do.

Give lots of time to reinforce ideas

  • Memory based starters (discuss with your partner what you learnt last time)
  • Summaries at the end (e.g. get them to write down 3 things they've learnt)
  • Exit tickets
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What do you want students to be focusing

  • n?

Remove everything else