Show Notes
In this episode of The Science of Learning, Paul Cline joins us to explore schema theory and how students organise knowledge to make sense of new information.
We discuss the research behind schema theory, how prior knowledge influences learning, and why helping students build well-organised knowledge structures can support understanding, memory and long-term learning.
Tune in for evidence-informed insights into schema theory, cognitive science and effective classroom practice.
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