IN PART III WE INCLUDE only one chapter on proven techniques you can use to increase germane cognitive load. The reason for reducing extraneous load and managing intrinsic load is to free up working memory capacity for processing that leads to learning. Instructional strategies that lead to learning require mental work, which imposes germane cognitive load.

As research evolves, additional methods may be found that impose germane cognitive load. However, based on evidence currently available, in this part of the book we review four main methods that promote learning and transfer of learning. These include: the use of diverse worked examples to build more flexible mental models that support transfer of learning; encouraging learner explanations of worked examples in order to process them deeply; rehearsals that lead to automation of new knowledge and skills; and mental rehearsal of complex content after initial mental models are formed.