Making an Effort Versus Experiencing Load

In cognitive load theory (CLT), the role of different types is still under debate. Intrinsic (ICL) and germane (GCL) are assumed to be highly interlinked but provide perspectives. While ICL mirrors externally given task affordances which learners experience passively, resources invested by learner actively. Extraneous (ECL) also experienced passively. The distinction passively actively was inspired an investigation where we found differential effects a learning strategy training, in fact resulted reduced passive increased effort. This mirrored active forms for effort German language: “es war anstrengend” (it has been strenuous) vs. “ich habe mich angestrengt” (I exerted myself). two studies, analyzed whether could distinguish between these aspects using phrases how this relates three-partite concept CLT. instructional design included items into differentiated questionnaire. We factor structure stable, with item loading on GCL factor. conclude that it possible further research topic constructive, especially tasks act more self-regulated way characteristics taken account.