Taking the Load Off a Learner's Mind: Instructional Design for Complex Learning
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Complex learning aims at the integration of knowledge, skills, and attitudes; the coordination of qualitatively different constituent skills; and the transfer of what is learned to daily life or work settings. Recent instructional theories stress authentic learning tasks as the driving force for learning; but due to the complexity of those tasks, learning may be hampered by the limited processing capacity of the human mind. In this article we present a framework for scaffolding practice and just-in-time information presentation, aiming to control cognitive load effectively. We briefly describe a design model for complex learning consistent with cognitive load theory. Theoretical and practical implications of the presented framework are discussed.
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TL;DR
This conceptual article argues that authentic whole-task learning can overwhelm working memory, so instruction should manage cognitive load through scaffolding and timely information. It proposes simple-to-complex task classes, alternative task formats, and just-in-time supportive and procedural information within a four-component design model.
Key findings
- Whole-task sequencing should start with the simplest authentic versions of a task and move through task classes of increasing complexity; simpler classes impose lower intrinsic load and should fall within learners’ proximal development.
- Within a task class, support should fade from worked-out examples to completion, goal-free, or reverse tasks, and finally to conventional problems; these alternatives reduce extraneous load compared with conventional problem solving.
- Supportive information for nonrecurrent aspects should be presented before a task class and elaborated, while procedural information for recurrent aspects should be presented during practice and integrated with the task environment to avoid split attention.
- The 4C/ID model consists of learning tasks, supportive information, procedural information, and part-task practice; part-task practice is reserved for recurrent aspects requiring high automaticity after they have been introduced in whole tasks.
Methods
- Conceptual/theoretical paper, not an empirical study; no sample, data collection, or statistical analysis is reported.
- Synthesizes cognitive load theory and instructional design literature to derive guidelines and a design model for complex learning.
- Uses narrative argument and illustrative examples, such as a literature-search task and a table of task types, rather than original quantitative results.
Limitations
- The authors state the overview is incomplete and note that they are unaware of empirical research relating process-oriented support to cognitive load.
- The authors state the framework focuses on reducing intrinsic and extraneous load as a means to free processing resources, and that explicit methods to increase germane load may be needed; they also note that cognitive load theory alone is insufficient for a full instructional design model.
- Evident from the text: no original empirical test, effect sizes, or new data are presented, so the claims rest on prior studies and conceptual consistency.
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- Premisecitation
Studying worked-out examples facilitates schema construction and transfer performance more than actually solving the equivalent problems does.
“Indeed, many experiments supported the counterintuitive prediction that studying worked-out examples facilitates schema construction and transfer performance more than actually solving the equivalent problems does (van Gerven, Paas, van Merriënboer, & Schmidt, 2002; also see Sweller et al., 1998, for an overview).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim1 of 2 sources checked - Premisecitation
Simultaneously performing learning tasks and studying high-complexity supportive information would almost certainly cause cognitive overload.
“Simultaneously performing the tasks and studying the information would almost certainly cause cognitive overload (Kester et al., 2001;Marcus, Cooper, & Sweller, 1996).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim1 of 2 sources checked- cites Kester et al., 2001 source
Section 2 recommends presenting supportive information before task clusters, and section 2.1 explains that working-memory capacity is limited. These passages support separating study of supportive information from task performance, but they do not say that doing both simultaneously would almost certainly cause cognitive overload. The Discussion (section 6) calls the preferred timing an assumption needing further support. (LLM, conf=0.82)
Experimental — accuracy not yet measured - cites Marcus, Cooper, & Sweller, 1996 source
- Rests on an assumption: The human mind has limited processing capacity.
- Premisecitation
Procedural information is best presented precisely when it is needed during task performance.
“The second is called procedural information and is best presented precisely when it is needed during task performance; it pertains to the how-to instructions for the application of rules (Kester, Kirschner, van Merriënboer, & Baumer, 2001).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim1 of 1 sources checked- cites Kester, Kirschner, van Merriënboer, & Baumer, 2001 source
- Interpretationcitation
For subsequent task classes, only new (additional) supportive information should be presented, extending the set of interacting elements.
“For subsequent task classes, only new (additional) supportive information should be presented-extending the set of interacting elements (Pollock et al., 2002).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim1 of 1 sources checked- cites Pollock et al., 2002 source
The paper describes a progression from isolated elements to learning their interactions in a second phase (Abstract; Results and Discussion). But it says that the second phase presented all the information needed for understanding, not only new or additional information. It does not prescribe this rule for subsequent task classes. (LLM, conf=0.84)
Experimental — accuracy not yet measured
- Interpretationreasoning
Embedded support is more effective than nonintegrated support.
“Such embedded support is clearly more effective than nonintegrated support (i.e., the parent running alongside and shouting”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim- Rests on an assumption: Excessive or insufficient support can hamper the learning process.
- Interpretationreasoning
CLT offers useful guidelines for decreasing intrinsic and extraneous cognitive load, so that sufficient processing capacity is left for genuine learning.
“We conclude that CLT offers useful guidelines for decreasing intrinsic and extraneous cognitive load, so that sufficient processing capacity is left for genuine learning.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim- Rests on an assumption: The human mind has limited processing capacity.
- Premisecitation
Part-task approaches and instructional design models driven by separate objectives do not work well for complex performances that require integration of skills, knowledge, and attitudes and extensive coordination of constituent skills in new problem situations.
“Since then, there has been accumulating evidence that both part-task approaches to sequencing and instructional design models driven by separate objectives do not work well for complex performances that require the integration of skills, knowledge, and attitudes and the extensive coordination of constituent skills in new problem situations (see van Merriënboer, 1997, for a complete discussion).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites van Merriënboer, 1997
- Premisereasoning
For novice learners, learning and performing conventional tasks are different and incompatible processes.
“For novice learners, learning and performing conventional tasks are different and incompatible processes.”
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Part-task approaches are not very suitable for learning complex tasks requiring much coordination between their distinct parts or constituent skills.
“But Naylor and Briggs (1963) already indicated in the early 1960s that they are not very suitable for learning complex tasks requiring much coordination between their distinct parts or constituent skills.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Naylor and Briggs (1963) source
- Premisecitation
Each new task class contains learning tasks that are in the zone of proximal development of the learners.
“Each new task class contains learning tasks that are in the zone of proximal development of the learners (Vygotsky, 1934(Vygotsky, /1987)).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Vygotsky, 1934/1987
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- Premisecitation
Learning tasks within a simpler task class are associated with a lower intrinsic cognitive load than learning tasks within a more complex task class.
“Learning tasks within a simpler task class are associated with a lower intrinsic cognitive load than learning tasks within a more complex task class (Bannert, 2002).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Bannert, 2002 source
- Rests on an assumption: The human mind has limited processing capacity.
- Premisenone given
The intrinsic complexity of information supporting variable, nonrecurrent task aspects is typically higher than that for information specifying highly consistent, recurrent task aspects.
“The intrinsic complexity of information supporting the performance of variable, nonrecurrent task aspects is typically higher than that for information specifying the performance of highly consistent, recurrent task aspects.”
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Supportive information is best presented before equivalent learning tasks.
“In our theoretical framework, the first is called supportive information and is best presented before equivalent learning tasks; it pertains to the knowledge necessary for problem solving and reasoning.”
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Learners who need the most support are least inclined to use nonintegrated support systems such as manuals or job aids.
“This effect may explain the common finding that learners who need the most support are least inclined to use nonintegrated support systems, such as manuals or job aids (Carroll & Rosson, 1987).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Carroll & Rosson, 1987
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- Premisecitation
Completion tasks decrease extraneous cognitive load.
“And like worked-out examples, they decrease extraneous cognitive load (van Merriënboer, Schuurman, de Croock, & Paas, 2002).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites van Merriënboer, Schuurman, de Croock, & Paas, 2002 source
- Premisecitation
Completion tasks are superior to conventional tasks.
“Several experiments have reported the superiority of completion tasks over conventional tasks (e.g., Paas, 1992;Stark, 1999;van Merriënboer, 1990;van Merriënboer & de Croock, 1992).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 3 sources checked- cites Paas, 1992 source
- cites Stark, 1999
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- cites van Merriënboer, 1990
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- Interpretationreasoning
Low-complexity information may better be presented precisely when learners need it during their work on the learning tasks.
“Low-complexity information, however, may better be presented precisely when learners need it during their work on the learning tasks.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim- Rests on an assumption: The human mind has limited processing capacity.
- Interpretationreasoning
Within one task class, cognitive load may be further controlled by starting the task class with worked-out examples, progressing with low-load tasks, and ending with conventional problems.
“Within one task class, cognitive load may be further controlled by starting the task class with worked-out examples, progressing with low-load tasks, and ending with conventional problems.”
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It is impossible to use highly complex learning tasks from the start of a course or training program because this would yield excessive cognitive load for learners, with negative effects on learning, performance, and motivation.
“It is clearly impossible to use highly complex learning tasks from the start of a course or training program because this would yield excessive cognitive load for the learners, with negative effects on learning, performance, and motivation (Sweller, van Merriënboer, & Paas, 1998).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Sweller, van Merriënboer, & Paas, 1998 source
- Rests on an assumption: The human mind has limited processing capacity.
- Interpretationnone given
A severe risk of authentic whole-task approaches is that learners have difficulties learning because they are overwhelmed by task complexity.
“A severe risk of all of these approaches is that learners have difficulties learning because they are overwhelmed by the task complexity.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim- The authors state this as an assumption: Authentic learning tasks help learners integrate knowledge, skills, and attitudes; coordinate constituent skills; and transfer what is learned to daily life or work settings.
- Interpretationreasoning
In general, an overreliance on part-task practice is not helpful to complex learning.
“In general, an overreliance on part-task practice is not helpful to complex learning.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim - Interpretationreasoning
Procedural information is best presented precisely when learners need it during their work on learning tasks.
“It is best presented precisely when learners need it during their work on learning tasks”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim - Interpretationcitation
Repeating supportive information from previous task classes may be harmful.
“Repeating supportive information from previous task classes may even be harmful.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim - Interpretationreasoning
If temporal or spatial split-attention effects are not fully prevented, presenting procedural information before the learning tasks may be more effective than presenting it during practice.
“If temporal or spatial split-attention effects are not fully prevented, the presentation of procedural information before the learning tasks may be more effective than its presentation during practice.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim - Interpretationcitation
Integrating multiple sources of information by using balloon help features or spoken text for procedural information may reduce extraneous cognitive load.
“Integrating the multiple sources of information by, for instance, using balloon help features or spoken text for procedural information may reduce extraneous cognitive load (Mayer & Moreno, 2002).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Mayer & Moreno, 2002 source
- Interpretationcitation
Presenting procedural information precisely when it is needed to perform particular actions prevents temporal split-attention effects.
“First, presenting procedural information precisely when it is needed to perform particular actions prevents temporal split-attention effects.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim - Interpretationnone given
Procedural information prescribing the performance of recurrent task aspects, and possibly the facts and concepts prerequisite to correct performance of the procedures, typically exhibits low intrinsic complexity.
“The procedural information prescribing the performance of recurrent task aspects, and possibly the facts and concepts prerequisite to correct performance of the procedures, typically exhibits low-intrinsic complexity.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim - Premisecitation
Over the last decade, researchers developed an instructional design model for complex learning consistent with CLT.
“Over the last decade, researchers (van Merriënboer, 1997;van Merriënboer, Jelsma, & Paas, 1992;van Merriënboer, Clark, & de Croock, 2002) developed an instructional design model for complex learning consistent with CLT.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 3 sources checked - Interpretationreasoning
A strong theory of cognitive load alone is not sufficient to develop a useful instructional design model for complex learning.
“This is not to say that a strong theory of cognitive load alone is sufficient to develop a useful instructional design model for complex learning.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim - Interpretationreasoning
Supportive information does not guarantee that the problem will be solved.
“It does not guarantee that the problem will be solved.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim - Interpretationnone given
CLT and the 4C/ID model are fully consistent with each other.
“Although CLT has a cognitive process view of learning and the 4C/ID model has a design point of view, both theories are fully consistent with each other.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim - Premisecitation
Information presentation separated in time must be integrated, which results in higher extraneous cognitive load.
“Information presentation separated in time must be integrated, which results in a higher extraneous cognitive load (Mayer & Sims, 1994).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Mayer & Sims, 1994 source
- Interpretationcitation
According to the 4C/ID model, additional part-task practice starts only after learners have been introduced to the recurrent aspects in the context of the learning tasks, so that part-task practice takes place in a fruitful cognitive context that allows learners to identify the activities required to integrate the recurrent aspects in the whole task.
“According to the 4C/ID model, additional part-task practice starts only after the learners have been introduced to the recurrent aspects in the context of the learning tasks, so that part-task practice takes place in a fruitful cognitive context that allows learners to identify the activities that are required to integrate the recurrent aspects in the whole task (Carlson, Khoo, & Elliot, 1990).”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Carlson, Khoo, & Elliot, 1990 source
- Premisenone given
Helpful cognitive schemas are constructed in a process of elaboration whereby nonarbitrary relations are established between new information elements and the learner's prior knowledge.
“It is critical that helpful cognitive schemas are constructed in a process of elaboration whereby nonarbitrary relations are established between new information elements and the learner's prior knowledge.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim - Interpretationnone given
Supportive information followed by elaboration and induction yields general heuristic knowledge that may be helpful for performing nonrecurrent aspects of learning tasks, rather than an algorithmic description of how to perform particular task aspects.
“the presentation of supportive information followed by elaboration and induction does not yield an algorithmic description of how to perform particular task aspects, but rather it yields a general heuristic knowledge that may be helpful for performing particular nonrecurrent aspects of the learning tasks.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim - Interpretationreasoning
To ensure that freed processing resources are devoted to learning, explicit use of instructional methods that increase germane cognitive load may be required.
“To ensure that freed processing resources are actually devoted to learning, the explicit use of instructional methods that increase germane cognitive load may be required.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim - Interpretationreasoning
Applying the automated schemas warrants that recurrent aspects are successfully performed.
“Applying the automated schemas warrants that these aspects are successfully performed.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim - Interpretationreasoning
For subsequent learning tasks, procedural information is quickly faded as learners gain more expertise.
“For subsequent learning tasks, procedural information is quickly faded as the learners gain more expertise.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim - Premisecitation
Experts can perform recurrent task aspects effectively because they have automated schemas that associate particular characteristics of the problem situation (conditions) to particular actions.
“Experts can perform recurrent task aspects effectively because they have at their disposal more or less automated schemas that associte particular characteristics of the problem situation (i.e., conditions) to particular actions.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 3 sources checked- cites Anderson, 1993
- cites Anderson, 1996
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- cites Newell, 1991
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- Interpretationreasoning
It is critical that learners elaborate on supportive information so that it can be easily retrieved from long-term memory when necessary for the learning tasks.
“it is critical that the learners elaborate on it so that it can be easily retrieved from long-term memory when necessary for the learning tasks.”
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Retrieving an already constructed schema is expected to be less cognitively demanding than activating externally presented complex information in working memory during task performance.
“Retrieving the already constructed schema is expected to be less cognitively demanding than activating the externally presented complex information in working memory during task performance.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim- Rests on an assumption: The human mind has limited processing capacity.
- Interpretationreasoning
Supportive information is best presented explicitly just before the task class for which it is relevant.
“Supportive information is, thus, best presented explicitly just before the task class for which it is relevant.”
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If a very high level of automaticity is desired for particular recurrent aspects, the learning tasks may not provide enough practice to reach this level because strengthening requires large amounts of repetition that are not available.
“if a very high level of automaticity is desired for particular recurrent aspects, the learning tasks may not provide enough practice to reach this level because the responsible learning process, strengthening, requires large amounts of not available repetition.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim - Interpretationreasoning
Supportive information is best presented before a class of equivalent learning tasks.
“It is best presented before a class of equivalent learning tasks”
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Procedural information is best connected to the first learning task for which the recurrent aspect is relevant.
“Therefore, procedural information is best connected to the first learning task for which the recurrent aspect is relevant.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim - Premisenone given
The 4C/ID model relies on several specific learning theories (in particular, Anderson's 1993, 1996, Adaptive Control Theory) to prescribe instructional methods for each of its four components.
“the 4C/ID model relies on several specific learning theories (in particular, Anderson's 1993, 1996, Adaptive Control Theory) to prescribe instructional methods for each of its four components.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Anderson's 1993, 1996
Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.
- Interpretationcitation
Asking questions about worked-out examples or completion tasks is important to ensure that learners elaborate them.
“asking questions about worked-out examples or completion tasks is important to ensure that learners elaborate them (see Stark, Mandl, Gruber, & Renkl, 2002).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Stark, Mandl, Gruber, & Renkl, 2002 source
- Premisereasoning
Spatial split-attention effects may arise when multiple sources of information must be mentally integrated in order to follow procedural instructions and simultaneously manipulate the task environment.
“Such effects may arise when multiple sources of information must be mentally integrated in order to follow procedural instructions and simultaneously manipulate the task environment.”
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Chunking allows a newly constructed schema to be treated as one information item and thus easily retrievable from long-term memory and accessible in working memory.
“Furthermore, it allows for chunking so that a newly constructed schema can be treated as one information item (Gobet et al., 2001;Miller, 1956) and is thus easily retrievable from long-term memory and accessible in working memory during subsequent work on the learning tasks.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 2 sources checked- cites Gobet et al., 2001 source
- cites Miller, 1956
Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.
- Interpretationreasoning
Procedural information presentation and subsequent knowledge compilation yield an algorithmic description of how to perform recurrent aspects of the learning task.
“procedural information presentation and subsequent knowledge compilation yield an algorithmic description of how to perform recurrent aspects of the learning task.”
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The whole-task approach characteristic of the framework and other recent instructional theories implies that recurrent aspects of performance are not trained separately but only practiced in the context of whole learning tasks.
“The whole-task approach that is characteristic of our framework and other recent instructional theories implies that recurrent aspects of performance are not trained separately but only practiced in the context of whole learning tasks.”
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Repeating supportive information from previous task classes may increase extraneous cognitive load because it is redundant with what learners already know and learners must determine that the presented information is identical with their prior knowledge.
“Because it is redundant with what the learners already know, it may increase extraneous cognitive load because learners have to determine that the presented information is actually identical with their prior knowledge (Kalyuga, Chandler, & Sweller, 1998).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Kalyuga, Chandler, & Sweller, 1998 source
- Interpretationreasoning
Decreasing intrinsic and extraneous load is not a goal in itself but a means to prevent cognitive overload and free processing resources for learning processes such as schema construction and automation.
“this is not a goal in itself but merely a means to prevent cognitive overload and (equally important) free processing resources that can be devoted to learning processes, such as schema construction and automation.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim- Rests on an assumption: Real-life tasks are typically associated with a very high cognitive load.
- Premisecitation
Experts may reach a level of performance in which they perform routines automatically, without conscious control or the need to invest mental effort.
“Experts may even reach a level of performance in which they perform routines automatically, without conscious control or the need to invest mental effort.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 3 sources checked- cites Anderson, 1993
- cites Anderson, 1996
Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.
- cites Newell, 1991
Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.
- Interpretationreasoning
Presenting procedural information so that it is fully integrated with the task environment prevents spatial split-attention effects.
“Second, presenting procedural information so that it is fully integrated with the task environment prevents spatial split-attention effects.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
- May combine two claims. 13
- Classified as probably not a substantial claim. 17
May combine two claims.
PremisecitationFor simpler task classes, fewer elements and interactions between elements need to be processed simultaneously in working memory; for more complex task classes, the number of elements and interactions increases.
“Less elements and interactions between elements need to be processed simultaneously in working memory when performing the tasks in simpler task classes; for more complex task classes, the number of elements and interactions between elements increases (cf.Pollock, Chandler, & Sweller, 2002).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim1 of 1 sources checked- cites Pollock, Chandler, & Sweller, 2002 source
- Rests on an assumption: The human mind has limited processing capacity.
May combine two claims.
PremisecitationCLT emphasizes that support for novice learners must be fully integrated with the task environment; otherwise split-attention effects increase extraneous cognitive load.
“CLT emphasizes the need to integrate support for novice learners with the task environment fully; otherwise, split-attention effects increase extraneous cognitive load because learners have to integrate information mentally from the task environment with the given support (Chandler & Sweller, 1992;Sweller & Chandler, 1994).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 2 sources checked- Rests on an assumption: The human mind has limited processing capacity.
May combine two claims.
PremisecitationConventional tasks are exceptionally expensive in terms of working memory capacity and cause high extraneous cognitive load due to weak problem-solving methods.
“There is overwhelming evidence that such conventional tasks are exceptionally expensive in terms of working memory capacity.They cause high-extraneous cognitive load due to the use of weak problem-solving methods (e.g., means-ends analysis), which bear little relation to schema construction processes that are concerned with learning to recognize problem states and their associated actions (Sweller”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Sweller, 1988 source
- Rests on an assumption: The human mind has limited processing capacity.
Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S2 (checkable).
InterpretationreasoningFor information with high intrinsic complexity, it is advisable to present the information before learners start on the learning tasks.
“For information with a high-intrinsic complexity, it seems advisable to present the information before the learners start on the learning tasks.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim- Rests on an assumption: The human mind has limited processing capacity.
Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing), S4 (based).
PremisereasoningPart-task approaches are highly effective to prevent cognitive overload because the load associated with a part of the task is lower than the load associated with the whole task.
“Part-task approaches to sequencing are highly effective to prevent cognitive overload because the load associated with a part of the task is lower than the load associated with the whole task.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim- Rests on an assumption: The human mind has limited processing capacity.
Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S4 (based).
Premisenone givenNecessary task-specific information must be active in working memory when performing the task to guide or influence behavior.
“This necessary information must be active in working memory when performing the task to guide or influence behavior.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim- Rests on an assumption: The human mind has limited processing capacity.
May combine two claims.
PremisecitationGoal-free tasks eliminate the need for means-ends search and so decrease extraneous cognitive load.
“Goal-free tasks present the learner with a highly aspecific goal, which eliminates the need for means-ends search and so decreases extraneous cognitive load (Paas, Camp, & Rikers, 2001; also see Sweller et al., 1998, for an overview).”
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Premisenone givenWhole-task approaches attend to the coordination and integration of constituent skills from the very beginning and stress that learners quickly develop a holistic vision of the whole task.
“Whole-task approaches attend to the coordination and integration of constituent skills from the very beginning, and they stress that learners quickly develop a holistic vision of the whole task that is gradually embellished during the training.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimClassified as probably not a substantial claim.
PremisecitationRecent instructional theories stress authentic learning tasks as the driving force for learning.
“Recent instructional theories stress authentic learning tasks as the driving force for learning; but due to the complexity of those tasks, learning may be hampered by the limited processing capacity of the human mind.”
- Also stated in: § Abstract · plain
“Recent instructional theories tend to focus on authentic learning tasks that are based on real-life tasks as the driving force for learning (Merrill, 2002;Reigeluth, 1999a;van Merriënboer & Kirschner, 2001).”
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May combine two claims.
PremisecitationPositive effects found for worked-out examples may reverse as learners acquire more expertise; if necessary schemas are already available, analyzing a redundant worked-out example may impose higher cognitive load than problem solving.
“Fading is also important because the positive effects found for worked-out examples may reverse as learners acquire more expertise: If the necessary schemas for solving a problem are already available, analyzing a redundant worked-out example and integrating it with previously acquired schemas in working memory may impose higher cognitive load than problem solving (see Kalyuga, Ayres, Chandler, &”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Kalyuga, Ayres, Chandler, & Sweller, 2003 source
Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S2 (checkable).
InterpretationreasoningIt is critical to prevent split-attention effects when presenting procedural information.
“it is critical to prevent split-attention effects when presenting this information.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimProbably not a substantial claim: may not pass S4 (based).
InterpretationreasoningSupportive information is presented in a just-in-time fashion to work on the nonrecurrent aspects of learning tasks within the same task class.
“The supportive information is presented in a just-in-time fashion to work on the nonrecurrent aspects of learning tasks within the same task class”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimProbably not a substantial claim: may not pass S4 (based).
Interpretationnone givenLearning tasks within the same task class are equivalent in that they may be performed on the basis of the same general knowledge (mental models and cognitive strategies that allow one to perform a version of the task with a particular complexity).
“The learning tasks within the same task class are equivalent in the sense that they may be performed on the basis of the same general knowledge (i.e., mental models and cognitive strategies that allow one to perform a version of the task with a particular complexity).”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimClassified as probably not a substantial claim.
InterpretationreasoningProcedural information is presented just in time to perform the consistent, recurrent aspects of the learning tasks.
“The procedural information, in contrast, is presented just in time to perform the consistent, recurrent aspects of the learning tasks”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claimProbably not a substantial claim: may not pass S4 (based).
Interpretationnone givenSupportive information may be helpful in performing the nonrecurrent aspects of learning tasks.
“Supportive information may be helpful in performing the nonrecurrent aspects of learning tasks.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimClassified as probably not a substantial claim. May combine two claims.
Interpretationnone givenEach task class starts with one or more learning tasks with a high level of embedded support, continues with learning tasks with a lower level of support, and ends with conventional tasks without support.
“each task class starts with one or more learning tasks with a high level of embedded support (e.g., worked-out examples), continues with learning tasks with a lower level of support (e.g., completion, goal-free, or reverse tasks), and ends with conventional tasks without support.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claimProbably not a substantial claim: may not pass S4 (based). May combine two claims.
Interpretationnone givenProcedural information preferably takes the form of direct, step-by-step, or how-to instruction and is quickly faded away for subsequent learning tasks.
“It preferably takes the form of direct, step-by-step, or how-to instruction and is quickly faded away for subsequent learning tasks.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimProbably not a substantial claim: may not pass S4 (based).
Interpretationnone givenFor each subsequent task class, additional supportive information is presented to enable learners to perform the more complex version of the whole task.
“For each subsequent task class, additional supportive information is presented to enable the learners to perform the more complex version of the whole task.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimProbably not a substantial claim: may not pass S4 (based).
Interpretationnone givenLearning tasks will typically be performed by learners in a simulated or real task environment and ideally confront them with all constituent skills that make up the whole complex skill.
“These learning tasks will typically be performed by the learners in a simulated or real task environment and, ideally, confront them with all constituent skills that make up the whole complex skill.”
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InterpretationreasoningThe cognitive load imposed by instructional designs should be the preeminent consideration when determining design structures.
“the cognitive load imposed by instructional designs should be the preeminent consideration when determining design structures.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim- Rests on an assumption: Limited working memory is the most central aspect of human cognitive architecture.
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InterpretationreasoningFor aspects requiring very high automaticity, additional part-task practice may be provided.
“For those aspects, additional part-task practice may be provided-such as children drilling multiplication tables or musicians practicing musical scales.”
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InterpretationcitationWhen learners have enough expertise, procedural information becomes redundant and should be removed to decrease extraneous cognitive load.
“when learners have enough expertise, procedural information will become redundant and should thus be removed to decrease extraneous cognitive load (Kalyuga et al.,1998).”
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InterpretationreasoningElaboration of procedural information beforehand has no added value; therefore, procedural information is preferably presented precisely when learners need it.
“Elaboration of the procedural information beforehand has no added value whatsoever; therefore, it is preferably presented precisely when learners need it.”
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InterpretationreasoningSupportive information for each subsequent task class is an addition to or an embellishment of previous information, allowing learners to do things they could not do before.
“The supportive information for each subsequent task class is an addition to or an embellishment of previous information-allowing learners to do things they could not do before.”
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PremisecitationInduction is important for constructing new knowledge and adapting existing schemas to make them more appropriate to given experiences.
“This process of induction is important for constructing new knowledge and, especially, for adapting existing schemas to make them more appropriate to the given experiences (Holland, Holyoak, Nisbett, & Thagard, 1986).”
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Interpretationnone givenThe 4C/ID model presupposes that well-designed learning environments for complex learning always consist of four components: learning tasks, supportive information, procedural information, and part-task practice.
“This four-component instructional design model (referred to hereafter as the 4C/ID model) presupposes that well-designed learning environments for complex learning always consist of four components: (a) learning tasks, (b) supportive information, (c) procedural information, and (d) part-task practice.”
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InterpretationreasoningThis sequence is repeated for each subsequent task class, yielding a saw-tooth pattern of support throughout the whole training program.
“This is repeated for each subsequent task class, yielding a saw-tooth pattern of support throughout the whole training program.”
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PremisecitationAutomated schemas connecting particular conditions to particular actions are highly domain specific and allow only for the same use of the same knowledge for performing recurrent aspects of tasks.
“They are highly domain specific and allow only for the same use of the same knowledge for performing recurrent aspects of tasks.”
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- cites Anderson, 1996
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- cites Newell, 1991
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The authors state this as an assumption.
Authentic learning tasks help learners integrate knowledge, skills, and attitudes; coordinate constituent skills; and transfer what is learned to daily life or work settings.
“The general assumption is that such tasks help learners to integrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for effective task performance; give them the opportunity to learn to coordinate constituent skills that make up complex task performance; and eventually enable them to transfer what is learned to their daily life or work settings.”
The paper relies on this without support.
The human mind has limited processing capacity.
“due to the complexity of those tasks, learning may be hampered by the limited processing capacity of the human mind.”
The paper relies on this without support.
Excessive or insufficient support can hamper the learning process.
“Because excessive or insufficient support can hamper the learning process, it is critical to determine the right type and amount of support and to fade at the appropriate time and rate.”
The paper relies on this without support.
Recent instructional theories tend to focus on real-life tasks as the driving force for learning.
“This article started from the observation that recent instructional theories tend to focus on real-life tasks as the driving force for learning.”
The paper relies on this without support.
Limited working memory is the most central aspect of human cognitive architecture.
“limited working memory is no doubt the most central aspect of human cognitive architecture.”
The paper relies on this without support.
Real-life tasks are typically associated with a very high cognitive load.
“Such tasks are typically associated with a very high-cognitive load”
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Certain authors have suggested that the learner's cognitive load is reduced with the aid of scaffolding, allowing the learner to perform parts of a task that he or she would otherwise not be able to perform.
“Certain authors have suggested, for example, that the learner's cognitive load is reduced with the aid of scaffolding and that this thus allows the learner to perform parts of a task that he or she would otherwise not be able to perform”
From Scaffolding in Teacher–Student Interaction: A Decade of Research (2010) · cites this paper as Van Merriënboer et al. 2003
Compilation and strengthening are the most relevant cognitive processes for automating schemas.
“For the automation of schemas, compilation and strengthening are the most relevant cognitive processes (Anderson 2000;Van Merriënboer 1997;Van Merriënboer et al. 2003).”
From Interactivity in Video-based Models (2007) · cites this paper as Van Merriënboer et al. 2003
Elaboration and induction are important for constructing adequate schemas.
“To construct adequate schemas two types of cognitive processes are important; elaboration and induction (Van Merriënboer 1997;Van Merriënboer et al. 2003).”
From Interactivity in Video-based Models (2007) · cites this paper as Van Merriënboer et al. 2003
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“However, the assumption that intrinsic cognitive load cannot be manipulated is not uncontroversial (cf. van Merriënboer, Kirschner, & Kester, 2003).”
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Kalyuga, S., & Singh, A.-M. (2016) · Educational Psychology Review · doi:10.1007/s10648-015-9352-0 · Cited by 241 · see citing works
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“van Merriënboer et al. (2003) have argued that”
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Wouters, P., Paas, F., & van Merriënboer, J. J. G. (2008) · Review of Educational Research · doi:10.3102/0034654308320320 · Cited by 224 · see citing works
“Whole tasks with increasing complexity can be constructed by varying these conditions—for instance, learners have to conduct a search in several databases with many search terms that have to be connected with and and or operators (van Merriënboer et al., 2003).”
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Measuring Knowledge to Optimize Cognitive Load Factors During Instruction.
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Optimizing cognitive load for learning from computer-based science simulations.
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Impact of reducing intrinsic cognitive load on learning in a mathematical domain
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The worked-example effect: Not an artefact of lousy control conditions
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The promised land of blended learning: Quizzes as a moderator
Spanjers, I. A. E., Könings, K. D., Leppink, J., Verstegen, D. M. L., de Jong, N., Czabanowska, K., & van Merriënboer, J. J. G. (2015) · Educational Research Review · doi:10.1016/j.edurev.2015.05.001 · Cited by 213 · see citing works
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“The four-component instructional design (4C/ID) model distinguishes complex tasks from simple tasks (Van Merriënboer and Kirschner 2012; Van Merriënboer et al. 2003).”
MethodCognitive Load Theory: Historical Development and Relation to Other Theories
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Chatbot-assisted dynamic assessment (CA-DA) for L2 vocabulary learning and diagnosis
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An Integrative Theory of Motivation, Volition, and Performance
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Wikis to support the “collaborative” part of collaborative learning
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“In education, scaffolding refers to the support, " devices, " and/or " strategies " offered that guide students in carrying out their learning activity so as to maximize the educational " profit " (Collins 2006; van Merriënboer et al. 2003; Ward and Tiessen 1997).”
BackgroundPrior Knowledge Principle in Multimedia Learning
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Five Common but Questionable Principles of Multimedia Learning
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“Keywords Cognitive load theory A tendency in modern education is to use rich learning tasks, which are based on real-life situations from daily or professional life, as a basis for complex learning (van Merriënboer 2007; van Merriënboer and Kester 2007; van Merriënboer et al. 2003).”
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“…engaging learners in ill-structured problem solving is insufficient, appropriate instructional scaffolds or support should be provided and embedded in the learning environment to guide learners during their work on complex, ill-structured learning tasks (van Merriënboer, Kirschner, & Kester, 2003).”
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Interactivity in Video-based Models
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“For the automation of schemas, compilation and strengthening are the most relevant cognitive processes (Anderson 2000; Van Merriënboer 1997; Van Merriënboer et al. 2003).”
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Self-citationWhen online reviews meet virtual reality: Effects on consumer hotel booking
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Towards a personalized task selection model with shared instructional control
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Schema Acquisition and Sources of Cognitive Load
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Solving parsons problems versus fixing and writing code
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Training Older Adults To Use New Technology
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Self-citationEnhancing Cognitive Function Using Perceptual-Cognitive Training
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“It is important to note that in any learning paradigm, overloading should be maintained within a range to ensure it falls within the zone of proximal development.(12) Speed thresholds ensure an appropriate level of overload.”
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BackgroundThe Cognitive Load of Geographic Information
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Self-citationDesigning instruction for complex learning: 4C/ID in higher education
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“(For a more extensive description of the model, see van Merriënboer, 1997; van Merriënboer et al., 2003; or van Merriënboer & Kirschner, 2018).”
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Rate or Trade? Identifying Winning Ideas in Open Idea Sourcing
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“Therefore, it is essential to select appropriate levels of instructional guidance or support for complex task performance that is dynamically tailored to learning situations and cognitive characteristics of learners (van Merriënboer et al. 2003).”
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Improving course evaluations to improve instruction and complex learning in higher education
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- Authors
- van Merrienboer, J. J. G., Kirschner, P. A., & Kester, L.
- Affiliations
- Open University of the Netherlands (NL)
- ORCID
- Kirschner, Paul A.
- Venue
- Educational Psychologist
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Published
- 2003-01-01
- Volume
- 38
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 5-13
- ISSN
- 0046-1520 (ISSN-L)
- 1532-6985
- OpenAlex
- W2127791224
- Semantic Scholar
- 5672feb8343dabd71bddf54a434d641ca7a5b7b8
- Cited by
- 857
- References
- 89
- Citations by year
- 2026: 28 · 2025: 51 · 2024: 27 · 2023: 33 · 2022: 36 · 2021: 36 · 2020: 44 · 2019: 43 · 2018: 41 · 2017: 28 · 2016: 45 · 2015: 48 · 2014: 44 · 2013: 43 · 2012: 42
- FWCI
- 39.13
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- bronze
- doi.org
- Locations
- Educational Psychologist (publishedVersion)
- Utrecht University Repository (Utrecht University) (submittedVersion, other-oa)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Visual and Cognitive Learning Processes
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Educational Strategies and Epistemologies
- Keywords
- complex learning, cognitive load theory, scaffolding, instructional design, authentic learning tasks, transfer of learning, design model
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