Efficiency in Learning: Evidence-Based Guidelines to Manage Cognitive Load

Part I. An Introduction to Efficiency in Learning

IN PART I WE INCLUDE two chapters that summarize the basics of cognitive load theory and that describe its psychological basis. In an age in which workers must learn more in less time, more likely than not, you have taken, produced, or taught training classes that resulted in mental overload. However, you may not realize that cognitive load has a scientific basis—and even better—that research offers many proven techniques that you can use to manage cognitive load either as a consumer or a producer of training. By applying these techniques you can produce efficient instructional environments—environments that result in faster learning, better learning or both.

Cognitive load theory has its modern ...