The concept of 'cognitive load' refers to the total amount of mental effort being used in the working memory. In educational psychology, it is often divided into three types: intrinsic, extraneous, and germane. Intrinsic load is inherent to the difficulty of the material itself, while extraneous load is generated by the way information is presented. Germane load, on the other hand, is the effort devoted to processing and understanding the material, which can enhance learning. Research suggests that instructional design should aim to reduce extraneous load, allowing more cognitive resources for germane load, especially when dealing with complex subjects. However, overly simplifying content may lower intrinsic load to a level that undermines deep learning, indicating a delicate balance in curriculum design.
❓ 根据文章所述，教学设计在管理认知负荷方面的主要目标是什么？
A. 为了消除所有类型的认知负荷，使学习变得更加容易
B. 为了增加更具挑战性任务的内在负荷
C. 为了减少无关认知负荷，以便将更多精力用于理解。
D. 为了均衡分配这三种认知负荷
✅ 正确答案
To reduce extraneous load so that more effort can be spent on understanding