Journal article
Cognitive Load Theory: Implications for Nursing Education and Research.
Abstract
This article provides an overview of cognitive load theory (CLT) and explores applications of CLT to health profession and nursing education research, particularly for multimedia and simulation-based applications. The article first reviews the 3 components of cognitive load: intrinsic, extraneous, and germane. It then discusses strategies for manipulating cognitive load variables to enhance instruction. Examples of how CLT variables can be …
Authors
Chen R; Dore K; Grierson LEM; Hatala R; Norman G
Journal
Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, Vol. 46, No. 2, pp. 28–41
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication Date
3 2014
DOI
10.1177/084456211404600204
ISSN
0844-5621