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Difference Maker: Enacting Systems Theory in Biology Teaching, by Christian...
Today’s book review is by Beth Hawks. Teaching Science is a Challenge Science classes cover…
“AHA!”: A Working Memory Story…
Teachers, students, people: we spend lots of our time figuring stuff out. Sometimes, we do that…
Nerd Alert: Focusing on Definitions
You come to Learning and the Brain conferences — and to this blog — because…
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Finding a Framework for Trauma
Although education itself encourages detailed and nuanced understandings of complex ideas, the field of education…
How to Reduce Mind-Wandering During Class
I recently wrote a series of posts about research into asking questions. As noted in the…
Early Thoughts on A.I. Research in Schools
I hope that one of my strengths as a blogger is: I know what I…
Teachers’ Professionalism: Are We Pilots or Architects?
I recently attended a (non-Learning-and-the-Brain) conference, and saw a thoughtful presentation that included a discussion of…
The Benefits (and Perils) of Thinking Hard
Back in 2010, Professor Dan Willingham launched a movement with his now-classic book Why Don’t Students…
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Learning Goals Reconsidered (No, Not THOSE Learning Goals)
I’ve been discussing a topic with colleagues in recent months, and want to share my…