This post explores cognitive load theory and its relevance for education in general and language education in particular.
Working Memory and Implicit/Explicit Instruction
Not only does working memory play a major role in the learning of a target grammar structure, but it may play a large role in learning of productive skills through explicit instruction. Explicit instruction on novel grammatical constructions is more successful than implicit instruction.
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Buyer beware: SLA and the spacing effect
Pitfalls when SLA borrows the idea of spacing effect from cognitive science
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