How Scientific Is Cognitive Load Theory Research Compared to the Rest of Educational Psychology?
Abstract
:1. How Scientific Is Cognitive Load Theory Research Compared to the Rest of Educational Psychology?
1.1. Overview
1.2. Causal Conclusions and Recommendations for Practice
1.3. The Present Review
2. Method
2.1. Journal Selection and Search Process
2.2. Coding and Analysis
3. Results
3.1. Research Designs
3.2. Recommendations for Practice
4. Discussion
4.1. Limitations and Future Directions
4.2. Conclusions
Author Contributions
Funding
Conflicts of Interest
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Authors | Journal | Method | Recommendations for Practice? |
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2020 | |||
Bichler et al. [26] | Journal of Educational Psychology | Experimental | -- |
de Koning et al. [27] | Contemporary Educational Psychology | Experimental | -- |
Merkt et al. [28] | Journal of Educational Psychology | Experimental | -- |
Miller-Cotto & Byrnes [29] | Journal of Educational Psychology | Observational/ Correlational | No |
Schneider et al. [30] | Journal of Educational Psychology | Experimental | -- |
Zu et al. [31] | Journal of Educational Psychology | Experimental | -- |
2023 | |||
Buchin & Mulligan [32] | Journal of Educational Psychology | Experimental | -- |
Ehrhart & Lindner [33] | Contemporary Educational Psychology | Experimental | -- |
Hoch et al. [34] | Educational Psychology Review | Experimental | -- |
Martin et al. [35] | Contemporary Educational Psychology | Observational/ Correlational | No |
Park el al. [36] | Educational Psychology Review | Experimental | -- |
Pengelley et al. [37] | Educational Psychology Review | Experimental | -- |
Rau & Beier [38] | Journal of Educational Psychology | Intervention | -- |
Sondermann & Merket [39] | Contemporary Educational Psychology | Experimental | -- |
Wang et al. [40] | Journal of Educational Psychology | Experimental | -- |
Yang et al. [41] | Journal of Educational Psychology | Experimental | -- |
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Martella, A.M.; Lawson, A.P.; Robinson, D.H. How Scientific Is Cognitive Load Theory Research Compared to the Rest of Educational Psychology? Educ. Sci. 2024, 14, 920. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci14080920
Martella AM, Lawson AP, Robinson DH. How Scientific Is Cognitive Load Theory Research Compared to the Rest of Educational Psychology? Education Sciences. 2024; 14(8):920. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci14080920
Chicago/Turabian StyleMartella, Amedee Marchand, Alyssa P. Lawson, and Daniel H. Robinson. 2024. "How Scientific Is Cognitive Load Theory Research Compared to the Rest of Educational Psychology?" Education Sciences 14, no. 8: 920. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci14080920