The Science of Learning
Article: The Science of Learning Author: Deans for Impact Article Reading Time: 20 minutes Summary The Science of Learning is a summary...
How Knowledge Helps
Article: How Knowledge Helps Author: Daniel T. Willingham Article Reading Time: 20 minutes (11 pages) "It's true that knowledge gives...
Making Every Lesson Count
This post is a summary of the book Making Every Lesson Count by Shaun Allison and Andy Tharby. The book aims to provide a set of...
Retrieval Practice
Video from https://www.retrievalpractice.org/ Retrieval practice is a strategy to help improve learning. In it's simplest form, it is the...
Motivation in class
How do we motivate students in the classroom? I think most teachers would agree that motivation plays a huge part in education, and that...
Cognitive Load Theory: Research that teachers really need to understand
Article: Cognitive Load Theory: Research that teachers really need to understand Author: Centre for Education Statistics an Evaluation,...
Principles of Instruction
Article: Principles of Instruction: Research-Based Strategies That All Teachers Should Know Author: Barak Rosenshine Image credit: Oliver...
Strengthening the Student Toolbox
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Critical Thinking: Why Is It So Hard to Teach?
Article: Critical Thinking: Why Is It So Hard to Teach? Author: Daniel T. Willingham "Students can learn certain metacognitive strategies...
Learning Versus Performance
Article: Learning Versus Performance: An Integrative Review Author: Nicholas C. Soderstrom and Robert A. Bjork "…instruction should...