Dual coding
Combining words with visual representations, such as diagrams or timelines, to aid understanding and memory.
- Used in
- All four UK nations (details may differ), United States
- Topic
- Teaching and learning
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Related terms
- Cognitive load theory (CLT) All four UK nations (details may differ) United States International
- A theory that working memory is limited, so teaching should avoid overloading learners with unnecessary information.
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