The Overloaded Brain: A Parent’s Guide to Stress-Free Home Studying Using Cognitive Load Theory.

The Overloaded Brain explains one of the most important ideas in modern educational psychology, Cognitive Load Theory, in a clear, practical, and jargon-free way. Written specifically for parents and carers, this guide shows how understanding memory, attention and working memory can transform the way children study at home.

Inside you'll discover how to:

• Understand why the brain becomes overloaded during learning
• Reduce unnecessary mental effort that gets in the way of learning
• Help your child remember more while studying less
• Create a home study environment that supports concentration
• Use proven learning strategies such as retrieval practice, spaced learning, dual coding and interleaving
• Avoid common learning myths that can waste time and reduce progress

Rather than offering quick fixes or study hacks, this guide draws on decades of research in cognitive psychology and the science of learning to provide practical advice that parents can use immediately.

24 pages • Evidence-based • Practical • Easy to read

Written by Marc Smith, chartered psychologist, learning scientist and author of Smarter: Lessons from the New Science of Learning.