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Paul Ayres is an Emeritus Professor at the University of New South Wales, in the School of Education. He is a distinguished researcher with a primary focus on learning instruction and has been a pivotal member of the group that pioneered Cognitive Load Theory. He has authored several international journal articles that investigate effects related to Cognitive Load Theory, including the expertise reversal effect and the split-attention effect. His recent research emphasizes the use of technology in multimedia learning, with a particular interest in the role of mirror neurons in animated human movement instruction. Additionally, Professor Ayres has been a recipient of an Australian Research Council Grant, in partnership with Fred Paas from Erasmus University in the Netherlands, and he is currently supervising a number of PhD students on various topics including problem-solving strategies and instructional design. His interests also span mathematics education.
University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia
Focus on learning instruction and research in Cognitive Load Theory.
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