Ep 4. Cognitive load theory with Greg Ashman
from Chalk & Talk Hosted by Anna Stokke
In this episode, math professor Anna Stokke sits down with Dr. Greg Ashman, an Australian teacher, writer and researcher with a wealth of knowledge on cognitive load theory. Dr. Ashman shares his journey into education writing and research, including some of the challenges he has faced along the way. He shares some pitfalls of education research studies and discusses what happened when he tried to track down the references for a claim that timed tests cause math anxiety. The conversation also includes a discussion on cognitive load theory and its implications for effective teaching. Dr. Ashman explains what good explicit instruction looks like in a math classroom and provides practical advice for new teachers. This episode is a must-listen for teachers, parents and anyone with an interest in education. EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.annastokke.com/ep-4-resources MUSIC Intro and Outro music by Coma Media - Catch it Transition music by Podington Bear – Camp EPISODE TRANSCRIPT https://www.annastokke.com/ep-4-transcript Website: www.annastokke.com Twitter: @rastokke
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- 3:00 Career background
- 8:10 Journey into education writing
- 13:00 Tracking down references on timed tests
- 21:00 Difficulties with education research
- 27:30 Cognitive load theory
- 35:30 Split attention effect
- 37:30 Description of good explicit instruction
- 42:30 Discussion on frequently changing teaching methods
- 50:30 Burden of proof for teaching methods
- 58:00 Advice for new teachers
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