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This idea that kids don't need to know anything anymore, they just need to practice skills,

is really quite a pernicious and damaging idea.

They do need lots of knowledge in long-term memory if they're going to be able to think in a sophisticated

way and develop critical thinking skills because knowledge is what you think with.

This is Susan Lambert and welcome to Science of Reading the podcast from Amplify, where the

science of reading lives.

A Little Guide for Teachers, Cognitive Load Theory.

That's the title of a recent book authored by today's guest, Dr. Greg Ashman.

During this conversation, Dr. Ashman delves into topics from this fascinating book,

including what cognitive load theory is, the relationship between working memory and long-term memory, as well as the differences between intrinsic load and

extraneous load. All of this will help explain how new knowledge is built, and all of it is

very useful for thinking about how to help students most effectively in the classroom.

But before we jump in, just a little bit of background about Dr. Greg Ashman.

He's deputy principal at Ballarat Clarendon College in Victoria, Australia.

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