A Little Guide for Teachers: Cognitive Load Theory

by Greg Ashman

Cognitive load theory is a vital model for understanding how school students learn, but it’s often misunderstood and difficult to use effectively in the classroom. Greg Ashman guides you through the details with a clear jargon-free focus on how an understanding of cognitive load theory can enhance your teaching.



The Little Guide for Teachers series is little in size but BIG on all the support and inspiration you need to navigate your day-to-day life as a teacher.



Authored by experts in the field
Easy to dip in-and-out of
Interactive activities encourage you to write into the book and make it your own
Read in an afternoon or take as long as you like with it!

Genres: Education, Teaching, Nonfiction

88 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 24, 2022

About the author

Greg Ashman studied Natural Sciences (Physics) at Cambridge University before completing a teaching qualification at the Institute of Education in London. He worked in comprehensive schools in London for 13 years, the last two of those as Deputy Headteacher. In 2010, Greg moved to Australia with his young family. He now works as head of maths and head of research at an independent school in Victoria. He is also studying for a PhD in instructional design.

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great look at Cognitive Load Theory for teachers in a digestible little volume. It has expanded my understanding of Cognitive Load Theory and has given me much to reflect upon and further refine my teaching practice to ensure I am providing optimum learning experiences for my students. I will continue to return to the text as I do so, and if will also inform my coaching and mentoring of classroom teachers at my school.

[Kristine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Important reading

[Tracey Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cognitive Load Theory is one of the concepts that truly fascinated me in my master’s classes, and this little book was an excellent overview of the basics of the theory for educators and how to use it to improve student outcomes in your teaching practice. The book is nicely broken up into digestible little chunks that a busy teacher could read in just a few sessions and easily refer back to later if desired.