Cognitive Load Theory and Its Relationships with Motivation: a Self-Determination Theory Perspective

IF 10.1 1区 心理学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, EDUCATIONAL Educational Psychology Review Pub Date : 2024-01-15 DOI:10.1007/s10648-023-09841-2
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Although cognitive load theory research has studied factors associated with motivation, these literatures have primarily been developed in isolation from each other. In this contribution, we aimed to advance both fields by examining the effects of instructional strategies on learners’ experience of cognitive load, motivation, engagement, and achievement. Students (N = 1287) in years 7–10 in four Australian high schools completed survey measures of motivation, engagement, cognitive load, and their teachers’ perceived instructional strategies and motivating style. Results suggest that teachers’ load-reducing instructional strategies were related to lower cognitive load and were positively associated with relative autonomous motivation, engagement, and achievement. Teachers’ motivating styles characterized by autonomy support and structure were also associated with reduced extraneous and intrinsic cognitive load, as well as motivation and engagement. We conclude that by using load-reducing strategies and a motivating style characterized by structure and autonomy support, teachers can reduce students’ cognitive load and improve their self-regulated motivation, engagement, and achievement. In so doing, we discuss a number of future avenues for the joint study of self-determination theory and cognitive load theory, with the aim of refining and extending both perspectives.

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认知负荷理论及其与动机的关系:自我决定理论的视角
摘要 尽管认知负荷理论研究已经对与学习动机相关的因素进行了研究,但这些文献主要是在相互孤立的情况下发展起来的。在本文中,我们旨在通过研究教学策略对学习者认知负荷体验、学习动机、参与度和学习成绩的影响,推动这两个领域的研究。澳大利亚四所高中 7-10 年级的学生(1287 人)完成了关于学习动机、参与度、认知负荷以及教师的教学策略和激励风格的调查。结果表明,教师的减负教学策略与较低的认知负荷有关,并与相对自主的学习动机、参与度和成绩呈正相关。教师以自主支持和结构为特征的激励风格也与外在和内在认知负荷的减少以及学习动机和参与度有关。我们的结论是,通过使用减负策略以及以结构和自主支持为特征的激励风格,教师可以减轻学生的认知负荷,提高他们的自我调节动机、参与度和成绩。在此过程中,我们讨论了未来共同研究自我决定理论和认知负荷理论的若干途径,旨在完善和扩展这两种观点。
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Educational Psychology Review
Educational Psychology Review PSYCHOLOGY, EDUCATIONAL-
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期刊介绍: Educational Psychology Review aims to disseminate knowledge and promote dialogue within the field of educational psychology. It serves as a platform for the publication of various types of articles, including peer-reviewed integrative reviews, special thematic issues, reflections on previous research or new research directions, interviews, and research-based advice for practitioners. The journal caters to a diverse readership, ranging from generalists in educational psychology to experts in specific areas of the discipline. The content offers a comprehensive coverage of topics and provides in-depth information to meet the needs of both specialized researchers and practitioners.
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