What is cognitive load theory

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Assignment 1- Theory to practice , Learning Theories

Context: One of the important core competencies of a health professions educator is to understand the learning theories and its implications in teaching & learning. She/he should have ability to apply the modern principles of learning derived from these theories while planning academic/educational events.

Task: You are working in medical school and have recently finished a session on Educational Psychology in your MHPE course. You have been asked by Director of medical education of your school to develop a paper on the practical use of these learning theories in a class room setup. In the case of medical college, this would include lecture, PBL, CBL, Bedside teaching, Clinical examination, Procedures etc

Output requirements:

A: Make a table based on the following headings:

Theorists

Theories developed

Time line

Related paradigm/perspective

B: Chose six theories which you think have a significant impact in classroom on teaching and learning of a student related to cognitivism and connectivism. Describe the basics of the theory in not more than 50 words and then a give a practical application of theory in class room. (most important part)

Theory (Name)

Experiment on which theory was based(Name)

Practical class room application (Developed by you)

C: Make a concept map using C-Map on the theories related to Behaviourism, Constructivism and Humanism.

Word Count (2000-2500)

Assignment 2 -Making powerpoint using Cognitive Load Theory

1) What is Cognitive Load Theory (CLT)?

(2) Please review the attached power point presentation and analyze its cognitive load.

(3) What factors did you consider while analyzing the cognitive load in the -presentation?

(4) Please redesign the presentation to reduce it cognitive load.

Note:

Give 8 to 10 references(APA) from the literature, using Mendeley as citation manager. Please read the literature before attempting the assignment. Make a plan/story board, how will you proceed with the assignment. Try to make diagrams if applicable (Word Count 1500-2000)

Suggested readings: AMEE Guide number 86.

Cognitive Load theory in HPE: design, principles and strategies

Assignment 3- Memory and Learning

A 2nd year student in your medical college has complained that it is difficult for him to remember what he studies. He has asked for advice from you so that he can grasp long reading material and learn it to pass the exam.

Task :Please suggest strategies on the basis of the principles and approaches of cognitive psychology, how he can remember most of information.

Before you start doing the assignment, please read the material on cognitive psychology, information processing and the role of memory provided to you. Review the presentations given to you. Develop a sketch of the assignment and decide how do you plan to attempt the assignment.

Use a lot of headings and sub headings in the assignment. Perform new literature search as well and give a minimum of ten references. (Words 1500-2000).

Note:

Give 8 to 10 references (APA) from the literature, using Mendeley as citation manager. Please read the literature before attempting the assignment. Make a plan/story board, how will you proceed with the assignment. Try to make diagrams if applicable (Word Count 1500)

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