From initial teacher education faculties, to school staffrooms and beyond, knowledge of our ‘cognitive architecture’ and its impact on teachers' ...
‘There's simply nothing there’: 21st century skills an empty slogan, expert says
Renowned educational psychologist John Sweller has called out what he sees as a great anomaly within Australian education: the science behind human cognition remains largely ignored across the board.
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“Human cognitive architecture, and our knowledge of it, is only just beginning to seep into the teaching profession," educational psychologist John Sweller said.
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