ReviewBehavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland)2025
Working Memory and Instructional Fit: Reintroducing Aptitude-Treatment Interaction in Education Research.
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- Working memory in technology-enhanced language learning: a systematic review from interactive to AI-mediated contexts.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Pooled it
- Regulating Memory Use: Individual Differences in Working Memory Capacity in Natural Tasks.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- A Special Issue Introduction: Educational Applications of Cognitive Psychology.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Real-World Impact and Educational Effectiveness of an AI-Powered Medical History-Taking System: Retrospective Propensity Score-Matched Cohort Study.JMIR medical education · 2026Article
- Exploring the Link Between Stress and Working Memory in Adults.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Article
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Abstract
Working memory (WM) is a cognitive system with limited capacity that enables individuals to focus on goal-relevant information while filtering distractions and integrating new knowledge. Differences in WM capacity influence how students engage with instructional materials, shaping the effectiveness of educational interventions. This raises the following question: which instructional methods work best, for whom, and under what conditions? The aptitude-treatment interaction (ATI) framework addresses this by examining how learning outcomes are influenced by the alignment between cognitive abilities, such as WM, and instructional strategies. This paper reviews WM's role in learning and academic achievement, explores ATI's relevance in contemporary education research, and highlights how this framework can guide the development of adaptive instructional strategies that support diverse learners.
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