Only a minority of self-reported CLT-familiar teachers could identify the three types of cognitive load¶
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Currency · newest study 2020 · not yet checked against its sources · not reviewed by a person · overdue for a recheck since 2025: baselines and conditions change
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q2 i? Among teachers claiming familiarity with CLT, only 28.6% could demonstrate the three types of cognitive load. → Houichi 2020
Evidence¶
Houichi 2020¶
Houichi, A., & Sarnou, D. (2020). Cognitive Load Theory and its Relation to Instructional Design: Perspectives of Some Algerian University Teachers of English. Arab World English Journal. https://dx.doi.org/10.24093/awej/vol11no4.8
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Questionnaire item asking teachers to identify cognitive load's types. The article reports that among those claiming familiarity, "only (28.6%) could demonstrate the three types of cognitive load." No effect size is reported.
"Among (47.4%) who claimed that they are familiar with (CLT), only (28.6%) could demonstrate the three types of cognitive load."
Discussion¶
Related Claims¶
- Algerian university teachers of English lack sufficient knowledge of cognitive load theory — related
- Prior Knowledge Needed For Accurate Self Assessment — a broader claim this one bears on
- Fluent Illusions Mislead Self Assessment — a broader claim this one bears on
- Despite ignorance of CLT, surveyed teachers report using some of its principles when designing instructions — related
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Only a minority of self-reported CLT-familiar teachers could identify the three types of cognitive load |
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Only a minority of self-reported CLT-familiar teachers could identify the three types of cognitive load |
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moderate |
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2020 |
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2025 |
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by process:wiki-ingest on 2026-09-25 |
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1 — houichi-2020 |
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