Microscale chemistry and well-ordered teaching sequences reduce cognitive overload
David Paterson has worked as both a Head of Science and a Chemistry Subject Advisor with OCR. Here, David uses Johnstone’s Triangle and Cognitive Load Theory to outline how the high congitive load of some chemistry practicals can be reduced.
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