Introduction
Cognitive load theory has substantially influenced instructional design, by emphasizing the importance of managing cognitive load to optimize learning. Cognitive load has three components: intrinsic (ICL), extraneous (ECL) and germane (GCL). The cognitive load scale developed by Klepsch et al. (2017) has been widely used and extensively studied. However, no validation of this scale (or similar scales) has been proposed for the French language. Therefore, the objective of this study was to translate this cognitive load questionnaire into French and to assess its psychometric properties.
Method
In study 1, 297 undergraduate students completed this scale after a traditional lecture-style course to conduct exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. Validity was assessed in study 2 (n = 37: involved evaluating learning situations characterized by high or low levels of ICL, ECL and GCL) and in study 3 (n = 65: examined the relation between GCL and learning performance following a self-paced e-learning module).
Results
Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses (study 1) showed that the three-dimensions solution was the most fitting. The French version also demonstrated satisfactory construct validity for ICL and ECL (study 2), and criterion validity with a positive relationship between GCL and learning performance (study 3).
Conclusion
The French version of the cognitive load scale shows robust psychometric properties, making it a reliable tool for assessing cognitive load in educational contexts among students.
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