Cognitive Approaches to Learning and Cognitive Load Theory

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COGNITIVE APPROACHES TO LEARNING AND COGNITIVE LOAD THEORY
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Introduction
The essay is going to be structured on the impact of cognitive approaches to learning,
along with cognitive load theory. Cognitive approaches to learning are defined as the association
of how the information is structured by the learners (Ambrose et al., 2010). On the other hand,
cognitive load theory is the instructional design theory, which will reflect one’s cognitive
architecture and the way the individuals' process all the relevant data. During the process of
learning, the information will be stored in one’s working memory until it will be structured
adequately to transfer into one’s long-term memory (Kirschner, Kirschner & Paas, 2010). The
primary objective is to find the critical aspects that may lead on to gather a better understanding
cognitive approaches and cognitive load theory on the individuals so that the readers could
understand the methods and could stimulate their individual ideas and thoughts appropriately.

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Discussion
Cognitive approaches to learning are defined as the process of learning implied that will
take place without having any immediate behavioral changes in an individual. It will include
mental activities such as thinking, learning, remembering, and utilizing language (Mayer, 2011).
It will help the students to develop practical learning skills and it will influence their behavior,
knowledge, along with thinking skills. It is significantly attached to the subject psychology that
will help the students to improve their learning in the upcoming future (Spencer, Logel &
Davies, 2016).
In an article, the authors have been analysed and discussed gaining basic knowledge
about how learning works for every individual. It helps by acquiring adequate experiences and
does reflect on successes (Ambrose et al., 2010). It has been recognized that several problems
may arise in the process of learning with the learners and educators irrespective of their
individual cultural backgrounds, institutions, and disciplines. There are seven principles in order
to improve their learning experiences such as: firstly, students’ acquired knowledge will benefit
their process of learning. Secondly, how students are required to organize their knowledge and
how it affects their learning processes and how they will apply in their processes. Thirdly,
motivation for the students will direct them on what they need to learn and why. Fourth, it will
benefit in attaining mastery in their desired subjects and students are need to obtain adequate
skills and need to practice in their daily lives (Ambrose et al., 2010). Fifth, goal-oriented
practices and useful feedbacks will develop the skills and quality of a student adequately in the
processes of learning. Sixth, development in interactive skills will help to connect with the
social, emotional, and intellectual impact of learning. Seventh, students will transform into self-