Managing Cognitive Load Workshop
Students often experience high cognitive load when learning, which can make it challenging to process and retain new information. This workshop introduces students to practical strategies to manage cognitive load to optimise how they learn.
Key skills students learn
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Understand key factors that increase cognitive load and make learning more challenging. Students learn practical strategies to lower cognitive load when learning and studying.
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Apply a systematic approach to learning new content that lowers cognitive load
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Understand how to analyse partial and fully worked examples to efficiently learn new content.
The evidence
This workshop is based on decades of peer-reviewed learning science research. It draws on cognitive load theory, schema theory and research on priming.
Advanced skills
This workshop is best completed after students have taken part in our introductory Principles for Learning Success workshop. This workshop covers more advanced learning skills.
Suitable for
This workshop is designed to support students in Years 9-12.
We especially recommend this workshop for high-ability students seeking to extend their learning skills.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have another question about our study skills workshops? Take a look at our FAQs or contact us.
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This workshop is suitable for Years 9-12 students.
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Our 50-60 minute workshops are run by trained facilitators - high-achieving university students and recent graduates—selected for both their academic credibility and ability to engage secondary students.
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At NM Education, our approach is grounded in the Science of Learning—a body of cognitive and educational psychology research that identifies how students learn most effectively.
We teach learning and studying strategies that are consistently supported by empirical research to increase academic performance and improve retention of learning.
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We have extensive experience supporting both VCE and IB students.
Additionally, we have presenters who achieved 99.95 ATARs in the VCE and IB programs.
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Our study skills workshop pricing is tailored based on factors such as cohort size, number of workshops and travel requirements.
Ensuring equitable access is a priority for us, and we actively collaborate with schools to deliver programs that align with their budget.
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The next step is to book a short phone consultation, where we’ll discuss your school’s needs, current goals and what workshops may best support your students.
Book a consult: https://www.nmeducation.com.au/get-started