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I Am a Doctrinaire Extremist; S/he Is a Thoughtful Moderate
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Does Mind-Wandering Harm Learning?
If you teach children for several hours a day, you just know that sometimes they’re…
“Writing By Hand Fosters Neural Connections…”
Imagine this conversation that you and I might have: ANDREW: The fastest way to drive…
Weather Forecasting and Cognitive Science
I live in Boston, and we just had an ENORMOUS snow storm. TWELVE INCHES of…
Constructivism, or Constructivism, Part II
Last week, I wrote about the often-testy debates that surround “constructivism.” One possible cause for…
Constructivism, or Constructivism? Part I
If you want to launch a feisty debate in your next faculty meeting, stand up…
Should Students Make Their Own Flashcards, Take II
A respected colleague recently posted a study about making flashcards. The basic question: should students…
The Jigsaw Advantage: Should Students Puzzle It Out?
The “jigsaw” method sounds really appealing, doesn’t it? Imagine that I’m teaching a complex topic: say,…
Putting It All Together: Connecting “Motivation” with “Teaching Style”
Researchers tend to focus on particular topics in education. Some folks study attention, while others look…
Overwhelmed Teachers: The Working-Memory Story (Part II) [Updated with Link]
Last week, I offered an unusual take on working memory in the classroom. Typically, I…