My Expertise
Cognitive science; psychology of learning and problem solving; cognitive processes; instructional design.
Fields of Research (FoR)
Education, Learning Sciences, Educational PsychologyBiography
John Sweller is an Emeritus Professor who is best known for formulating cognitive load theory which uses our knowledge of evolutionary psychology and human cognitive architecture as a base for instructional design. The theory is one of the most highly cited educational psychology theories. John Sweller received a Ph.D. from the University of Adelaide’s Department of Psychology in 1972 and a B.A. (Hons.) from the same institution in 1969. He...view more
John Sweller is an Emeritus Professor who is best known for formulating cognitive load theory which uses our knowledge of evolutionary psychology and human cognitive architecture as a base for instructional design. The theory is one of the most highly cited educational psychology theories. John Sweller received a Ph.D. from the University of Adelaide’s Department of Psychology in 1972 and a B.A. (Hons.) from the same institution in 1969. He has authored over 180 academic publications and is a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia.
My Qualifications
BA PhD Adel, FASSA
My Research Activities
Development of cognitive load theory and testing the instructional consequences of the theory using randomised, controlled trials.
My Engagement
There are several user friendly guides to cognitive load theory available. The New South Wales Department of Education provides two very useful guides:
https://www.cese.nsw.gov.au/publications-filter/cognitive-load-theory-research-that-teachers-really-need-to-understand
In addition, St. Andrews Cathedral School in Sydney has a video interview that outlines central aspects of the theory:
https://youtu.be/srkgXMHdaUs
Contact
Publications
ORCID as entered in ROS
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7855-9160
Related Links
FASS - Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (University of New South Wales) homepage