The neuroscience of learning has been ignored by teacher training courses in Australia yet is a lynchpin of effective education. One component is Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) that while basic in definition, is harder for teachers to use in practice. We talk with CLT practitioner Sam Sterrett from Scotch College in Western Australia about what CLT means for the teaching profession.
(00:00) Introduction from host and feedback from Episode 35.
(5:00) Interview with Sam Sterrett, Head of Enrichment at the Scotch College, Swanbourne, W.A.
(28:48) Conclusion of interview with Sam Sterrett.
(28:50) Wind up by host
Sam Sterrett Podcast ‘The Range Project’ on Spotify
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Ep. 36: The Neuroscience of Learning (part 1)