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Think, Pair, Share: Does It Help? If Yes, Why?
On some days, I find myself drawn to esoteric research studies. A few months ago,…
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A Mind for Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science (Even If You Flunked…
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Cultural Field Trips: Do They Really Enhance SEL?
Here at Learning and the Brain, we like research-informed teaching suggestions. At the same time,…
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Should We Teach Math and English the Same Way?
Because we teachers are a busy lot, we sometimes want simplicity and clarity: “I’m honestly…
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When Prior Knowledge Bites Back: The Dangers of Knowing Too...
In this blog, we typically highlight the benefits of prior knowledge. For example: if a…
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Practical Advice for Students: How to Make Good Flashcards
Flashcards feel to me like a research sweet-spot. In the first place: for the most…