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“Compared to What”: Is Retrieval Practice Really Better?
When teachers turn to brain research, we want to know: which way is better? Are handwritten…
Making “Learning Objectives” Explicit: A Skeptic Converted?
Teachers have long gotten guidance that we should make our learning objectives explicit to our…
Introducing “Interteaching” (Works Online Too!)
Have you heard of “interteaching” before? Me neither. The headlines for this blog sound like…
The Rise and Fall and Rise of Growth Mindset
Few theories in education have had a more dramatic story arc than Carol Dweck’s “Mindset.”…
Proxy Battles: The Value of Handshakes at the Door
Should teachers welcome students to the classroom with elaborate individual handshakes? Or — in these…
The 10-Minute Rule: Is The Lecture Dead?
The “10-minute rule” offers teachers practical guidance. It typically sounds something like this: If students…
To Grade or Not to Grade: Should Retrieval Practice Quizzes...
We’ve seen enough research on retrieval practice to know: it rocks. When students simply review…
What (and Why) Should Students Memorize? Confidence and Fluency for...
In our profession, memorization has gotten a bad name. The word conjures up alarming images: Dickensian…
Prior Knowledge: Building the Right Floor [Updated]
Researchers can demonstrate that some core knowledge is essential for students to start learning about a topic. Teachers can use that guidance to improve learning for all students. Continue reading
Assembling the Big Classroom Picture
The last 20 years have brought about powerful new ways to think about teaching and…
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