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Journal : Cakrawala Pendidikan

Cognitive load management: Learning abstract and complex scientific concepts using visual metaphors and metonymies Hindriana, Anna Fitri; Turki, Harith Ismael; Prihatin, Yoga; Setiawati, Ina; Abidin, Zaenal; Pratami, Alin Rizki
Jurnal Cakrawala Pendidikan Vol. 45 No. 1 (2026): Cakrawala Pendidikan (Februari 2026)
Publisher : LPMPP Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21831/cp.v45i1.83196

Abstract

This study applies the principles of metaphors and metonymies in visual learning media to manage students’ cognitive load and enhance their comprehension of complex scientific concepts, specifically cell biology, in lower secondary education. Using the ADDIE (analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation) model, a 2D animated audio-visual learning media was developed and evaluated. The research explored the impact of the developed learning media on intrinsic, extraneous, and germane cognitive loads using questionnaires and pre-/post-tests with 303 participants (science teachers and lower secondary students) from five districts in West Java, Indonesia. Expert evaluations from linguistics, media, and science education specialists were also incorporated. The results indicate that the developed visual media is effective in facilitating information processing and meaning-making, leading to improved comprehension and retention of complex cell biology concepts. The use of metaphors and metonymies helped students connect abstract scientific concepts to familiar contexts, reducing extraneous cognitive load and promoting deeper understanding and concept retention. Overall, the findings suggest that visual media employing metaphors and metonymies can be a valuable tool for teaching highly abstract and complex scientific concepts.
Co-Authors Abdul Aziz Adi Rahmat Adi Rahmat Ading Supriadi Aditami, Tanzilal Adun Rusyana agustina, hendra Ali Nurdin Ani Hanifah Arif, Asep Ginanjar Arimbi Rizki Hardin Arip, Asep Ginanjar Asep Ginanjar Arip Asep Ginanjar Arip Asep Jejen Jaelani Asih, Senjha Mutiara At’haya, Amarina Charyanti, Dewi Danang Margono Dini Indriani Dini Indriani, Dini Dini Nurbayani Edi Junaedi Edi Junaedi Eli Herliyawati Elsa Chintya Emay Rahmayani Erni Johar Euis Sri Hastuti FATIMATUZZAHRO Fitri Faridatus Saadah Fitriani, Indah Nur Gello, Behailu Merdekios Guntur Nurjaman Handayani Handayani Hardianty, Sylvie Haruji Satianugraha Ilah Nurlaelah Ina Setiawati Ina Setiawati Ine Lenita Irfan Fauzi ISMAIL, AGUS YADI Isnaini Wulandari Jayaman Wibowo Juju Juheti Jumerah, Jujum Lilis karlina, Lilis Lilis Lismaya Linawati Kuswanda Melinda Meliyasari Mia Hilmiyati Mia Muhafilah Muslihat, Ratna Mustikasari, Ane N. Nopiya Nikeu Angraeni Nopiya, N. Nur, Sofyan Hasanuddin Nur, Sofyan Hasanudin Nurdayanti, Rolanda Rasendriya Nurdina Rosa Nurhasanah, Nunun Nurlaela, Ela Pipin Pinuhatul Pipit Damayanti Pratami, Alin Rizki Rahma Widiantie Retno Rakhmayanti Ria Nurafni Riandi Riandi Riandi Riandi Rio Priantama Rizky Eliandi Rohmat Rohmat Ruhana Afifi Sakinah, Ana Satianugraha, Haruji Satriadi, Asep Selly Nur Daniyanti Septiawati, Adevia SHOLIKAH, MARATUS Sofyan H. Nur Solihin, Nana Sri Redjeki Sri Redjeki Sri Redjeki Sri Tuti Widiarsari Sulis Winasti Sulistyono Sulistyono Sulistyono Sulistyono Sulistyono, S. Susanti, Novi Tri SUTICHA, ENTIK Suyatno, Rendra Tamaulina Br Sembiring Taufik Hidayat Tifa Sophia Latifah Tiwi Puji Astuti Toto Warnoto Turki, Harith Ismael Tyas, Arie Rahmaning Usep Soetisna Usep Soetisna Wahidin Wahidin Wahidin Wibowo, Jayaman Wiwin Trisnawati Yana Yana, Yana Yeyen Suryani Yoga Prihatin Yogi Sudrajat Yuli Arnita Sari Zaenal Abidin Zaenal Abidin Zaenal Abidin