I just finished reading:
Raina Mason, Carolyn Seton, and Graham Cooper: "Applying cognitive
load theory to the redesign of a conventional database systems
course." Computer Science Education, 26(1):68–87, Jan 2016, DOI:
10.1080/08993408.2016.1160597.
and thought it was a good, short, example of how to use learning theory
to improve a specific course. From the abstract:
Cognitive load theory (CLT) was used to redesign a Database Systems
course for Information Technology students ... to remove split
attention and redundancy effects, to provide suitable worked examples
and sub-goals, and included an extensive re-sequencing of content. The
approach was primarily directed towards mid- to lower performing
students and results showed a significant improvement for this cohort
with the exam failure rate reducing by 34% after the redesign on
identical final exams. Student satisfaction also increased and
feedback from subsequent study was very positive.
I'd be grateful for pointers to similar "how to apply it and what you'll
get" studies from other STEM fields.
Cheers,
Greg
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