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Cognitive load theory in math class with David Morkunas (Ep 26)
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In Episode 26, math professor Anna Stokke is joined by David Morkunas, who is an Australian teacher and numeracy learning specialist. Their conversation focusses on practical applications of cognitive load theory and explicit instruction for teaching math.
They discuss David’s role in overseeing a primary math program. He shares strategies for incorporating cognitive science principles into daily math reviews. They discuss the significance of standard algorithms and explore David’s strategies for teaching them. They talk about the role of manipulatives, math anxiety and fostering motivation in math class. Anna also asked David to recommend resources for further exploration of explicit instruction and cognitive load theory.
This episode is packed with actionable advice for teaching math. David’s infectious passion for math and his skill in applying effective teaching methods make this an invaluable episode for educators and math education enthusiasts.
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Raising student achievement with Dylan Wiliam: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-kduiw-15bba36
EPISODE TRANSCRIPT
https://www.annastokke.com/ep-26-transcript
EPISODE RESOURCES
https://www.annastokke.com/ep-26-resources
MUSIC
Intro and Outro: Coma Media – Catch it
Blue Dot Sessions – Town Market, Balti
Podington Bear – Camp, Proliferate
Website: www.annastokke.com
X: @rastokke
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/anna-stokke-3a1b4c
35 episodi
Manage episode 416148422 series 3451073
In Episode 26, math professor Anna Stokke is joined by David Morkunas, who is an Australian teacher and numeracy learning specialist. Their conversation focusses on practical applications of cognitive load theory and explicit instruction for teaching math.
They discuss David’s role in overseeing a primary math program. He shares strategies for incorporating cognitive science principles into daily math reviews. They discuss the significance of standard algorithms and explore David’s strategies for teaching them. They talk about the role of manipulatives, math anxiety and fostering motivation in math class. Anna also asked David to recommend resources for further exploration of explicit instruction and cognitive load theory.
This episode is packed with actionable advice for teaching math. David’s infectious passion for math and his skill in applying effective teaching methods make this an invaluable episode for educators and math education enthusiasts.
PREVIOUS EPISODES MENTIONED
Raising student achievement with Dylan Wiliam: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-kduiw-15bba36
EPISODE TRANSCRIPT
https://www.annastokke.com/ep-26-transcript
EPISODE RESOURCES
https://www.annastokke.com/ep-26-resources
MUSIC
Intro and Outro: Coma Media – Catch it
Blue Dot Sessions – Town Market, Balti
Podington Bear – Camp, Proliferate
Website: www.annastokke.com
X: @rastokke
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/anna-stokke-3a1b4c
35 episodi
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