How do you assess and adjust the level of germane cognitive load in your training sessions?

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Cognitive load theory (CLT) is a framework that explains how our working memory processes and stores information. According to CLT, there are three types of cognitive load: intrinsic, extraneous, and germane. Intrinsic load is the inherent difficulty of the content, extraneous load is the unnecessary distraction or confusion caused by the presentation, and germane load is the productive effort that leads to deeper learning and schema formation. As a training facilitator, you want to minimize intrinsic and extraneous load and maximize germane load in your sessions. But how do you assess and adjust the level of germane load for your learners? Here are some tips to help you do that.

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1 Identify your learning objectives

The first step is to clarify what you want your learners to achieve by the end of your session. What are the key concepts, skills, or behaviors that you want them to understand, apply, or demonstrate? Write down your learning objectives in clear and measurable terms, and align them with the level of cognitive complexity that you expect from your learners. For example, if you want them to analyze a case study, you need to design a higher level of germane load than if you want them to recall some facts.

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Fixez des objectifs clairs et atteignables qui répondent aux besoins des apprenants. Cela permet de prioriser les compétences essentielles et de ne pas surcharger l’apprentissage.

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2 Choose appropriate activities

The next step is to select the activities that will help your learners achieve your learning objectives. The activities should be relevant, engaging, and challenging, but not overwhelming. You can use a variety of methods, such as discussions, simulations, games, quizzes, or projects, to stimulate your learners' interest and curiosity. However, you also need to consider the cognitive demands of each activity, and balance them with the available time and resources. For example, if you have a limited time frame, you may want to use a short and focused activity, rather than a long and complex one.

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These are great examples of activity variety. A missing component is incorporating movement. Studies show that when you are physically moving, you are engaging different areas of your brain and better priming your brain to learn and process. Look for opportunities to physically move during sessions. You can do this easily in-person and creatively for virtual events. Regardless, keep it simple. - Direct partners to go for a walk around the space during their debrief discussion - Hang flip charts around the room and direct the group to rotate to different pages to add ideas/solutions to the situation listed - Have the group create a short skit, secret handshake, or series of gestures that symbolize various solutions and methodologies

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Utilisez des exercices qui alignent complexité et pertinence. évitez de multiplier les taches secondaires et concentrez-vous sur des supports variés mais accessibles.

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3 Monitor and adjust

The final step is to monitor and adjust the level of germane load during your session. You can use different strategies to assess how your learners are coping with the cognitive challenge, such as asking questions, observing their behavior, soliciting feedback, or using formative assessments. Based on your observations and data, you can adjust the level of germane load by modifying the content, the presentation, the instructions, the support, or the difficulty of the activities. For example, if you notice that your learners are bored or confused, you can increase or decrease the level of germane load by adding or removing elements, such as examples, questions, hints, or variations.

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Observez la progression en direct : posez des questions, notez les signaux de surcharge ou d’incompréhension, et modifiez le rythme ou les activités si nécessaire.

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Have back-up plans. 1. Pre-determine key areas where you can afford to stop for an extra break if needed. 2. Know which activities can be modified for time, style of participation, or skipped if needed. 3. Have supplies on hand for the group to stay engaged. This means encouraging things like sitting or standing in any comfortable area or position and doodling during sessions.

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4 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Complexité du contenu : Fractionnez les informations complexes pour éviter une surcharge cognitive. Durée des sessions : Respectez des pauses pour consolider les apprentissages. Connaissances préalables des participants : Adaptez le niveau de détail en fonction de leurs compétences actuelles. Astuce : Intégrez des retours fréquents pour ajuster en temps réel et maintenir un équilibre entre challenge et compréhension.

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