Reducing Cognitive Load

From Seneca Learning (Certificates upon completion, free account):

• Metacognition for Teachers - Seneca Certified

• Cognitive Science for Teachers - Seneca Certified Educator

• Cognitive Science for Teachers Level 2 - Seneca Certified Educator

• Assessment for Teachers - Seneca Certified Assessor

• Impact of background noise on reading

Dual Coding is one method of reducing cognitive load for pupils.

The following links provide useful reading around this matter.

• Dual Coding for Teachers - Seneca Certified Dual Coder

• Dual Coding Teacher Talk Bulletin

• Reducing Cognitive Load Bulletin

• Video Introduction to Dual Coding

• Split Attention and Transient Information Effect

• Dual Coding Animated Visual

• Clear Teacher Explanations - The Dual Coding Process

• Examples of Dual Coding