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Nick Covington @covingtonedu.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

Make your morning read this paper shared with me by @mraleosays.bsky.social: "Beyond the theoretical and pedagogical constraints of cognitive load theory, and towards a new cognitive philosophy in education" #EduSky #CLT #SoL A 🧵:

Beyond the theoretical and pedagogical constraints ofcognitive load theory, and towards a new cognitivephilosophy in educationMinkang Kima , Christopher Duncanb, Stanley Yipa and Derek Sankeycasydney school of Education and social Work, the university of sydney, sydney, australia; bthe associationof heads of independent schools of australia, campbell, australia; cindependent scholarABSTRACTCognitive load theory (CLT), a construct of instructional psychologist JohnSweller, has long been a mainstay of educational psychology and universityeducational technology courses, regionally and internationally. Althoughaspects of this cognitivist theory have been severely criticised, includingits insistence on direct instruction in opposition to inquiry-based pedago-gies, a comprehensive philosophical, neurobiological, and education critiquehas been missing. This paper fills the gap, by subjecting the main theo-retical and pedagogical claims of CLT to close and searching scrutiny, inpart, utilising a newly emerging synthesis of philosophy and cognitivebrain science, appropriately known as Cognitive Philosophy. The paperpushes past CLT, with its emphasis on the transient nature of workingmemory and core notion of cognitive ‘load’, to propose an account of thelearning brain that is predictive (not reactive), embodied, neuronally plastic,non-linear, dynamically self-organising, and inherently emotional. This alter-native account immediately problematises Sweller’s understanding of work-ing memory and his account of language learning, based on Geary’squestionable epistemological claims, while keeping the practical needs ofteachers and teacher educators firmly in view. Armed with this alternative,teachers can move beyond the theoretical and pedagogical constraints ofCLT, including trying to mitigate a putative ‘load’ in working memory.

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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

How can storytelling spark inclusive action? @fritztesha.bsky.social Fritzgerald joins Allison Posey to explore UDL, antiracism, and the power of stories in teaching. Listen now: youtu.be/S3JgUEo2gdU?... @ksuding.bsky.social @dtourudl.bsky.social

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Andratesha Fritzgerald @fritztesha.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Exciting news! I'm a keynote speaker at UDL-Con 2025, hosted by @cast-udl.bsky.social . Join us to explore how we can build better, more equitable learning experiences for every student. Join us July 22–23. Register today: udlcon.cast.org/registration/ #edusky #academicsky #BlackEduSky

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Andratesha Fritzgerald @fritztesha.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

What gives you joy? [I really wanna know]I get giddy when I see my children acting on their dreams!

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Andratesha Fritzgerald @fritztesha.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

I highly recommend this conference to educators who are looking to blend strategy with research and hope! If you honor humanity and value education check it out. www.humanrestorationproject.org/conference @covingtonedu.bsky.social

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Conference to Restore Humanity! 2025: Quest for Connection

The yearly virtual Conference to Restore Humanity! brings together radical educators to reimagine education systems across the world.

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SpedTechMia @techmia.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Truly 2 of my favorite people! @fritztesha.bsky.social and Allison Posey! Take a listen as Tesha drops some thought 🤯 and takes you on a journey with her wisdom. #UDL #EduSky #BlackEduSky #inclusion

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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

@fritztesha.bsky.social doesn’t just talk UDL—she lives it. In this powerful session, she shows how equity is a design choice. Watch how leadership + learning align for real change: youtu.be/iA4BAi9CZew

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Learning Through UDL Stories: Andratesha Fritzgerald on Stories That Shape Education

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Andratesha Fritzgerald @fritztesha.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

"With liberty and justice for all" I had a few thoughts to share to encourage us all on this journey. #STILL

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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

@fritztesha.bsky.social webinar challenged us to rethink education through storytelling. How do student experiences shape the way we design learning? If you missed it, now is the time to revisit her insights. Watch here: youtu.be/iA4BAi9CZew

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Learning Through UDL Stories: Andratesha Fritzgerald on Stories That Shape Education

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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Join Allison Posey 2/27 12pm EST for the next episode of Learning Through UDL Stories with special guest @fritztesha.bsky.social as they explore strategies to make learning more flexible, engaging, and effective for all students. Reserve your spot: cast-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Andratesha Fritzgerald @fritztesha.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Excited to present with @msjenalexander.bsky.social today at the Creating Trauma Sensitive Schools Conference in #ATL #edusky #Blackedusky "The Power of Trauma Sensitive Practices to Disrupt Racial Trauma at School"

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Ms. Jen @msjenalexander.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Excited to be at #TSS2025ATN! Join me at... 1) 10:00 AM for a showcase about my consulting, 2) 11:30 with @fritztesha.bsky.social as we present about the importance of anti-racism in trauma-sensitive practice, and 3) 2:00 for my session re: the importance of non-certified staff in systemwide change!

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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

What role do stories play in transforming education? Join Andratesha Fritzgerald & Allison Posey in Learning Through UDL Stories. Register here: cast-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Andratesha Fritzgerald @fritztesha.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

What can we do for #BlackHistoryMonth - Write to your legislators. To represent you well, they must know your concerns. GO FOR IT! Action Inspires Hope! Do it today! www.congress.gov/members/find...

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Andratesha Fritzgerald @fritztesha.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Love/hate relationship with "Bae". Is it just me?

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Andratesha Fritzgerald @fritztesha.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Check out this heart-felt conversation with Human Restoration Project. This organization has some amazing resources. Listen to the podcast and check out their page. Thanks for the shoutout @covingtonedu.bsky.social

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