Germane cognitive load was added to the cognitive load framework on theoretical grounds rather than because of empirical results requiring the concept¶
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q1 i? Unlike extraneous and intrinsic load, germane load entered the framework based on theoretical considerations, not specific empirical results that could not be explained without it. → Kalyuga 2011
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Kalyuga 2011¶
Kalyuga, S. (2011). Cognitive Load Theory: How Many Types of Load Does It Really Need?. Educational Psychology Review. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10648-010-9150-7
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Conceptual/historical argument from the abstract contrasting the origins of the three load types: germane load was added "based on theoretical considerations rather than on specific empirical results". No data are reported.
"Contrary to extraneous and intrinsic load, germane cognitive load was added to the cognitive load framework based on theoretical considerations rather than on specific empirical results that could not be explained without this concept."
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Related Claims¶
- Designing learning activities corresponding to germane load has always required methods and techniques external to cognitive load theory — related
- In its traditional treatment, germane cognitive load is essentially indistinguishable from intrinsic load and may be a redundant concept — related
- A dual intrinsic/extraneous load framework is sufficient, non-redundant, and makes the boundaries of cognitive load theory transparent — related
- Germane cognitive load is reformulated as redistributing working memory resources from extraneous to intrinsic processing rather than adding to total load — related
- Germane cognitive load can be defined in terms of intrinsic cognitive load, associating it with element interactivity — related
- The results suggest a new interpretation of intrinsic and extrinsic load as related to the time needed to process information — related
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Germane cognitive load was added to the cognitive load framework on theoretical grounds rather than because of empirical results requiring the concept |
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Germane cognitive load was added to the cognitive load framework on theoretical grounds rather than because of empirical results requiring the concept |
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