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Expertise is not innate magic, but the result of building thousands of highly organized mental models – the so-called schemas. This article debunks the genius myth and explains why knowledge is the true currency of experts.

All learning is the expansion of long-term memory. This article explains the architecture of learning: the unlimited long-term memory (library), the limited working memory (workbench), and why the Cognitive Load Theory is crucial.

As a knowledge architect, you design learning journeys. This guide introduces 6 scientific principles to optimally utilize working memory: Cognitive Load Management, Dual Coding, Generative Learning, and Spaced Retrieval Practice.

The theory of learning styles is a myth. This article shows why only adaptability matters – the adjustment of support to the level of expertise. And it explains the expertise reversal effect, which proves why more help sometimes has less effect.

A clear, research-based glossary of essential terms from cognitive science and learning psychology — practical tools for better teaching and learning.