Split Attention and Redundancy Effects in English Reading

摘要

This article briefly discusses the cognitive load theory; split attention and redundancy effects;rnexisting problems in university English classrooms; the implication of cognitive load theory inrnEnglish teaching and learning. Suggestions are implied in conducting reading and constructingrnreading texts, not to use edge windows to supply explanations to adult learners in order to avoidrnsplit attention, redundancy effects and adding more load on their working memory. By applyingrncognitive load theory into language practice to improve expertise in adult English reading.