Balancing teacher-led and student-led learning in science: the importance of cognitive load

Abstract A considerable body of research on student-led learning focuses on approaches such as inquiry learning in science education. However, the effectiveness of such approaches for developing conceptual understanding is less than certain. One concern is that student-led practices can overload stu...

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Main Author: Dean Cairns
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2025-08-01
Series:Large-scale Assessments in Education
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40536-025-00263-w
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