Month: September 2022

Double Coding theory seems an intuitive way of learning from a teacher from my experience. Double coding theory states visual and verbal stimulus helps your learning. It reduces cognitive load and increases working memory. Becton explains that the verbal and visual stimulus connects “words to images”(Becton, 2022). Imagine if the PowerPoint slide is only made with sentences you will get bored and it will be harder to understand the theories. It is relevant when I learn Economics in school. First of all, we learn concepts and theories but most of the times it does not make sense if we just memorize the theories so there are graphs to explain how it works.

This image indicates the memory is loaded through verbal and visual stimulus.

Reference

https://videomaker.simpleshow.com/explain-dual-coding-theory/

Wissink, R., & H, M. (2022, March 17). Dual coding theory: The Complete Guide for Teachers. Education Corner. Retrieved September 25, 2022, from https://www.educationcorner.com/dual-coding-theory/

Let me explain the simple economics model. “The law of demand”. It states consumers will demand a higher quantity of goods at a lower price and vice versa.

Now with this image, I hope you understand more of this theory. At 3 dollars, only 1 apple is demanded but as the price gets lower more people want to buy apples at 1 dollar. At 1 dollar, 10 apples are demanded because it is cheaper. It is exactly what Becton tells “words to image”. The theory is linked to this image.

Cognitive load theory refers to the difference between working memory (short-term) and long-term memory. When we process new information, there are 3 types of cognitive load take places.

The first one is intrinsic. The intrinsic overload relates to complex tasks. It is more challenging than a normal task.
The second one is extraneous. If there is unrelated background music or unnecessary information helps to remember the information.

The last one is germane. It is an ability to connect long-term memory and short-term memory, in other words, when you have base knowledge about that subject it is easier to remember new things.

This theory can relate to when I learn English as a second language. When I remember new vocabulary there are some patterns. If I learn a new word “teacher” I can combine information teach and “er” represents a person. If I have enough knowledge of prefix and suffix. It will be easier to remember the new vocabularies.

Reference https://www.psychologistworld.com/memory/cognitive-load-theory

It can apply when you teach something new to other people. You need to simplify the step to not to make confuse learners. Waude explains this theory apply when math teacher explains how to use long divisions or Online instructional videos for DIY. The work is broken down into smaller tasks and demonstrated by experts. (Waude, 2017)

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