Ever feel like your students hear everything you say… but retain almost nothing? (Cue the teacher guilt.) The truth is — it might not be your teaching at all. It might just be working memory doing its thing.
In this episode, I’m breaking down Cognitive Load Theory — in plain, teacher-friendly language — and sharing exactly how working memory impacts student learning. More importantly, I’m giving you clear strategies for how to teach in a way that actually sticks.
This one’s for every teacher who has ever wondered:
→ Why do my students forget what I literally just taught?
→ How do I help struggling learners without completely reteaching every day?
→ What does this look like in real life without adding to my already full plate?
In this Episode, You’ll Learn:
✔️ What Cognitive Load Theory is (without the fancy jargon)
✔️ How working memory works — and why it’s smaller than we think
✔️ The 3 Types of Cognitive Load (and which one is secretly good)
✔️ Practical, doable strategies to support struggling students
✔️ Real-life classroom tips to make learning stick longer
Episode Highlights:

Why working memory is like a tiny whiteboard
The difference between Intrinsic, Extraneous, and Germane Load
Easy ways to reduce overwhelm for students (and yourself!)
Why simplifying your slides, notes, and instructions might be the ultimate power move
My favorite simple shifts to boost student retention

Resources & Links:
→ Grab the Ultimate ELA Toolkit (my free guide packed with ready-to-use literacy strategies!) → bridgingliteracy.com/toolkit
→ Learn more about The Writing Bridge – my step-by-step writing course for 3rd-6th grade teachers → bridgingliteracy.com/the-writing-bridge
Let’s Connect! Instagram → @bridging.literacy
Website → www.bridgingliteracy.com

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