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Have I Been Spectacularly Wrong for Years? Part 1
Over the years, I’ve used this blog to make several persistent arguments. One of those…
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Is Teaching Golf Like Teaching Algebra?
My work in this field starts with a simple logical argument: A: Learning happens in…
“You Can Find Research that Proves Anything”
Sometimes teachers hear about research that SUPPORTS our current beliefs and teaching practice. Honestly, that…
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Read This Post with Your Right Brain First…
My Twitter feed is suddenly awash with one of those “how does your brain?” work…
You Should Not (or Should) Let Your Students Take Pictures...
Back in October, I wrote a blog post about a surprise: it turns out that…
Beware the Experts: The Danger of Popular Science Writing
Here’s a little expert advice on nutrition: Michael Phelps — the most decorated Olympic athelete…
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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,…
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…