Yes, v interesting how cautious he is yet the sureness Sweller uses this theory to underpin cog load!
That's the contrast that stood out for me, Jon. The same certainties can overspill into discussions of approaches to learning
Good to see the Ellies here!
Finally a word that describes what happens when I try and open a jar of pickles or tie my shoelaces
Useful stuff. Familiarity = high retrieval strength. Automaticity = high storage strength + ability to perform skill at low cognitive load.
Even more serious, I can’t find my parking permit either!
What so many young people with disabilities seem to both want and actually need is less ‘othering’ into separateness and more connection. Many need separate provision in terms of spaces - sharing a curriculum experience becomes therefore important.
I wonder if we as a profession in this country we have an implicit distrust of agency for children, with the assumption that the choices will be poor? I’d be interested to know if agency is regarded differently in other countries.
Hope the course starts well!