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Chinese Journal of Nursing Education ›› 2023, Vol. 20 ›› Issue (2): 240-244.doi: 10.3761/j.issn.1672-9234.2023.02.020

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Application of cognitive load theory in teaching design of medical curriculum

ZHANG Shan(),WU Ying()   

  • Received:2022-02-21 Online:2023-02-15 Published:2023-02-20
  • Contact: Ying WU E-mail:shan1993ccmu@163.com;helenywu@vip.163.com

Abstract:

The study task of medical students is quite heavy,which will lead to mental fatigue,high cognitive load,and ultimately affect the effect of learning. The cognitive load theory holds that the intrinsic cognitive load should be optimized by matching learning tasks with students’ previous knowledge and experience. Then,the extraneous cognitive load should be reduced by simplifying the presentation of learning content,and students can devote more cognitive resource to the tasks that really need to be completed. Therefore,this paper reviewed the medical curriculum teaching studies using cognitive load theory,including reducing the intrinsic cognitive load,decreasing the external cognitive load and increasing the germane cognitive load,and the measurement methods of cognitive load. Hopefully,this paper will provide more ideas and theoretical basis for the design of medical education curriculum in China.

Key words: Review, Education, Medical, Cognitive load theory