Cognitive Load and Learning Strategies Flashcard

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What are the three types of cognitive load?

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Intrinsic, Extraneous, Germane

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Why is retrieval practice valuable?

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It enhances long-term retention and understanding.

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Which strategy promotes student metacognition and intrinsic motivation?

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Self-reflection and goal setting

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What is a growth mindset?

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Viewing challenges as opportunities to learn

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How can multimedia be utilized in learning?

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To promote engagement and enhance learning

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Cognitive load

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The mental effort required to process information, make decisions, and solve problems

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Intrinsic cognitive load

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The inherent ease or difficulty of learning content or skills

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How does intrinsic cognitive load vary among learners?

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It varies greatly among learners and can be affected by time.

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Intrinsic cognitive load is related to what aspect of content or skill?

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The simplicity or complexity of the content or skill

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Extraneous cognitive load

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Elements that distract the learner