MANAGING COGNITIVE LOAD IN THE MARINE EDUCATION PROCESS

Abstract

Cognitive load forms the basis of a concept that describes the cost of mental effort required to complete assigned tasks. Managing cognitive load is a multifaceted process aimed at reducing cognitive strain and optimizing the educational process in the maritime industry. Modern studies that analyze the flow of cognitive processes, their management, and the creation of a supportive learning environment constitute the conceptual foundation of this research. The purpose of the article is to substantiate the mechanisms for managing and reducing the cognitive load of cadets at maritime universities during the learning process. The author analyzes and justifies the working mechanisms for reducing cognitive load. The article examines pedagogical technologies, methods of blended learning, and self‑regulation techniques, as well as applied scaffolding approaches that coordinate cognitive load, reduce stress levels, and improve the quality indicators of the rate of learning material acquisition. The conceptual significance of the article may be of scientific interest for subsequent research in related fields. Managing cognitive load is a comprehensive approach that requires mastery of pedagogical adaptive approaches, personalizing the individual capabilities of each cadet at a maritime university.