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# Cognitive load

* [Cognitive load](/teacher-curriculum/exercises/cognitive-load.md#cognitive-load)
  * [Learning objectives](/teacher-curriculum/exercises/cognitive-load.md#learning-objectives)
  * [Exercises](/teacher-curriculum/exercises/cognitive-load.md#exercises)
  * [Learning Paths](/teacher-curriculum/exercises/cognitive-load.md#learning-paths)

## Learning objectives

* Explain and use the cognitive load theory

## Exercises

* What is the cognitive learning theory and how do people learn new stuff?
* Using the cognitive learning theory design how to teach a topic. You can fx use the 4 points made in [this article](https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/cognitive-load-theory.htm)

## Learning Paths

* [Groundwork for student learning](/teacher-curriculum/learning-paths/groundwork-for-student-learning.md)