Cognitive load theory has been a major influence for the field of educational psychology.
One of the main guidelines of the theory is that extraneous cognitive load should be reduced …

Cognitive load theory was introduced in the 1980s as an instructional design theory based
on several uncontroversial aspects of human cognitive architecture. Our knowledge of many …

Many studies investigating inquiry learning in science domains have appeared over the
years. Throughout this period, inquiry learning has been regularly criticized by scholars who …

Cognitive-load researchers attempt to engineer the instructional control of cognitive load by
designing methods that substitute productive for unproductive cognitive load. This article …

The shortage of graduates in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
has led to numerous attempts to increase students' interest in STEM. One emerging …

Cognitive load theory has traditionally been associated with individual learning. Based on
evolutionary educational psychology and our knowledge of human cognition, particularly the …

The significance of scaffolding in education has received considerable attention. Many
studies have examined the effects of scaffolding with diverse groups of participants …

Simulation is a method or technique to produce an experience without going through the
real event. There are multiple elements to consider for a simulation programme, and …

Adding computer science as a separate school subject to the core K-6 curriculum is a
complex issue with educational challenges. The authors herein address two of these …

Instruments that assess teachers' skills and attitudes on the basis of a broad range of
specific standards and demands for teaching with digital technologies are lacking to date …