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intrinsic cognitive load  

Definition

  • In cognitive load theory, a cognitive load that "is concerned with the natural complexity of information that must be understood and material that must be learned , unencumbered by instructional issues such as how the information should be presented or in what activities learners should engage to maximise learning." (Sweller, 2010, p. 124).

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Bibliographic citation(s)

  • • Sweller, J. (2010). Element interactivity and intrinsic, extraneous, and germane cognitive load. Educational Psychology Review, 22(2), 123–138. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10648-010-9128-5

    • Document type: literature review

    • Access: open

Creator

  • Frank Arnould

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/P66-N21XK0ZV-5

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