Implementação de Teoria da Carga Cognitiva na Disciplina Algoritmos: Um Relato de Experiência

• Wander Wilson de Lima Cardoso UFPA
• Eloi Luiz Favero UFPA

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/wei.2023.230430

Abstract

The Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) presents guidelines that aim to optimize the learning process, based on research related to human cognitive architecture. Considering the difficulty in learning algorithms, reflected in high retention rates of students, there is a need to seek solutions that facilitate the learning of this type of content. This work aims to verify whether it is possible to optimize the learning of algorithms through the development of didactic materials based on CLT. The inductive method was used, starting from the premise that CBT optimizes learning. Once developed, these materials were applied to a real class. As results, there was an improvement in learning, reflected in the reduction of retention rates.

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