Reading Time: 2 minutes Why does memory matter in every classroom? “If a problem solution is presented in a manner that requires learners to split their attention between multiple sources of information … more effort is needed to process the information.” – John Sweller John Sweller’s research highlights how teachers can improve student learning outcomes by reducing unnecessary cognitive […] Reading Time: 2 minutes Why does memory matter in every classroom? “If a problem solution is presented in a manner that requires learners to split their attention between multiple sources of information … more effort is needed to process the information.” – John Sweller John Sweller’s research highlights how teachers can improve student learning outcomes by reducing unnecessary cognitive Academic Research, Cognitive Science, Teaching and Learning, classroom strategies, Cognitive Load Theory, cognitive science in classrooms, domain-specific knowledge, Education research, Explicit Instruction, Instructional Design, John Sweller, Learning retention, Long Term Memory, memory in education, Neuroeducation, optimising learning, scaffolding techniques, Teacher Resources, teaching novices, teaching secondary knowledge, teaching strategies, Working Memory TeacherToolkit