Cognitive Load Theory
Cognitive Load Theory is about how much mental effort your brain can handle at once when learning something new. Think of your brain like a backpack—it can only hold so much before it gets too heavy. If you try to learn too many things at once (like a complicated math problem while also listening to music), your brain gets overloaded. This theory helps teachers design lessons that don’t "overpack" your mental backpack, making learning easier and more effective. In short, it’s about keeping learning tasks manageable so your brain doesn’t get overwhelmed.