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“But How Do We Know If It Works in the...
We’ve heard so much about retrieval practice in the last two years that it seems…
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“Sooner or Later”: What’s the Best Timing for Feedback?
Given the importance of feedback for learning, it seems obvious teachers should have well-established routines…
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The Power of Discord: Why the Ups and Downs of...
The famous, well-replicated “still-face experiment” involves an infant and parent seated facing each other. After…
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Have I Been Spectacularly Wrong for Years? New Research on...
Long-timer readers know my weakness. I’m usually an easy-going guy. But if you want to…
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Meet the Keynotes: Stuart Shanker
What’s the difference between self-control and self-regulation? Dr. Stuart Shanker has written and thought about…
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Meet the Keynotes: Chloé Valdary
“The Theory of Enchantment is a social-emotional learning program that teaches individuals how to develop…
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“Rich” or “Bland”: Which Diagrams Helps Students Learn Deeply?
Colorful diagrams might raise students’ interest. What do those diagrams do for their learning? Continue reading
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Meet the Keynotes: Mary Helen Immordino-Yang
If you’re as excited for our November conference as I am, you might want to…
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“If I Want My Students to Learn Math, Should I...
We all agree, I suspect, that students should learn math. And reading. They should learn…
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How Psychologists and Teachers Can Talk about Research Most Wisely
Dr. Neil Lewis thinks a lot about science communication: in fact, his appointment at Cornell is…