learning quanta

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The term learning quanta refers to how due to the limitations of human working memory the learning of novel materials requires it to be broken up into modest 'quanta' of material to avoid overloading working memory, such that each learning quantum is found manageable by the learner.

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Author: Keith

Former school and college science teacher, teacher educator, research supervisor, and research methods lecturer. Emeritus Professor of Science Education at the University of Cambridge.