"How we learn is very complicated, & not fully understood ... just jumping in & saying, “We need to do A, B and C” - that could lead to a fad, and could lead to failure" Key sentence! #EduSky Evolutionary psych (a debated field) doesn't clearly support particular pedagogies, even ones we like!
David Geary’s theory of primary and secondary knowledge has contributed to a shift to more direct, science-led teaching , but is the theory backed by evidence and are schools interpreting it correctly? @hollykorbey.bsky.social finds out from the man himself. www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
David Geary developed the theory of primary and secondary knowledge that underpins popular 'science of learning' ideas such as cognitive load theory, but is there any evidence for it? Could it become ...
Yes, v interesting how cautious he is yet the sureness Sweller uses this theory to underpin cog load!