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Where Should Students Study?
My teachers told me to study in the library. What does today’s research say? Continue reading
Today’s Humble Pie: 206 Bones
I was wrong. Somewhere, teachers really do write down long lists of words to be copied. Trust me: that’s not what “direct instruction means.” At all. Continue reading
Is it Better to be a “Natural” or a “Striver”?
Research with musicians suggests that — although we say we prefer hard work — our value judgments end up rewarding perceived talent. Continue reading
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“How We Learn”: Wise Teaching Guidance from a Really Brainy...
How We Learn, by Stanislas Dehaene, offers a rich and fascinating look at human brains, their ways of learning, and the best ways to teach them. Continue reading
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Whose Online Teaching Advice Do You Trust?
Paradoxically, the right amount of self-doubt should inspire in readers a greater sense of trust. Continue reading
I’m Curious: Does Curiosity Promote Learning?
Does curiosity promote learning? New research offers a surprising, complex, and subtle answer to that question. Continue reading
Retrieval Grids: The Good, the Bad, and the Potential Solutions
“Retrieval grids” promote retrieval practice — that’s good! But they might lead to working-memory overload — that’s really bad. Happily, we might be able to solve this problem… Continue reading
Should Students Exercise DURING Learning? A Twitter Debate Rages…
Does exercise DURING learning help students? Twitter knows the answer to the question quite confidently. Research on the topic, however, invites us to be both cautious and optimistic. Continue reading
Home News: Rememebring Bruce McEwen
I first heard Dr. Bruce McEwen talk about the neurobiology of stress in 2010. He…
An Unexpected Strategy to Manage Student Stress
We might be inclined to reassure our anxious students, and advise them to “remain calm.” This research, however, suggests a surprising alternative. Continue reading