Germane Cognitive Load
Germane cognitive load is the processing, construction and automation of schemas.
In simple terms, this is the effort it takes to break more complex concepts down into smaller pieces or components that are easier to understand and which can be re-used for future tasks or concepts.
References
- “Cognitive Load” In Wikipedia, March 3, 2021.
- Connie Malamed. “What Is Cognitive Load?” The ELearning Coach (blog), January 4, 2019.
- Jamie Matthews. “Programming and Cognitive Load” January 21, 2019.
- Waude, Adam. “Cognitive Load Theory: How ‘Cognitive Load’ Affects Memory” January 17, 2017.