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In this deep and engaging exploration of Cognitive Load Theory, we journey into why learning often feels heavier than it should — and how understanding the mind’s natural limits can transform the way we teach and learn. Drawing on research from Sweller, Paas, van Merriënboer, Cowan, Mayer, and others, this episode unpacks the three types of cognitive load, the power of schema, and the fragile nature of working memory. With stories, metaphors, humor, and forest-trail imagery, we reveal how overload silently shapes student behavior and why thoughtful instructional design can make thinking feel lighter, clearer, and more possible.
“Lighten the Load” is both a scientific grounding and a compassionate invitation: a reminder that learning struggles are not failures of motivation, but mismatches between cognitive demand and cognitive capacity. This episode sets the foundation for all future discussions by showing listeners how to read the cognitive signals in their classrooms and redesign learning environments with clarity, care, and cognitive alignment.
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