Investigating the role of a higher-order adjunct question package in supporting learners’ germane cognitive load

Oqab Alrashidi
The present study investigated the role of a Higher-Order Adjunct Question Package (HAQP) in supporting learners’ germane cognitive load (GCL) within digital learning environments, using two complementary indicators: a self-reported measure of germane cognitive load and knowledge-transfer performance. A total of 126 Mathematics and English teachers participated in the study and were randomly assigned to either an experimental group (n = 64) or a control group (n = 62). Through online instruction