Established in 2022 at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, the Indonesian Center for Cognitive Load Research (ICCLR) serves as an academic hub dedicated to advancing the science and application of Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) within educational and psychological domains. The center was founded by Dr. Endah Retnowati, an alumna of the University of New South Wales, Australia, and a former student of Professor John Sweller and Professor Paul Ayres, the pioneers of this instructional design theory

ICCLR takes the role to strengthening Indonesian’s research climate, building knowledge base fundamental to national policy makings and technology development, as well as national reputation in the related fields. It promotes scholarly exchange and community building through a range of activities, including research, lesson study, workshops, reading clubs, symposia, field studies, and academic discussions. These initiatives aim to deepen theoretical understanding, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and generate evidence-based instructional designs that optimize learning outcomes and reduce unnecessary cognitive load for students and learners of all ages, in mathematics and other subjects.

The vision of ICCLR is to become a globally recognized center of excellence in Cognitive Load Theory research, contributing to the refinement of the theory, shaping educational practices through data-driven insights, and strengthening Indonesia’s role in the global learning sciences community. Through its work, ICCLR aims to bridge the gap between cognitive theory and instructional practice, thereby enhancing the quality of education at all levels.

With a strong commitment to value integrity, innovation, and impact at both national relevance and global engagement, ICCLR aims to enhance the role of Indonesian scholars in the international learning sciences community while providing practical insights that improve teaching, curriculum development, and learner outcomes worldwide.