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Good Dog! Goodbye, Dog…

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: July 29, 2019

The New York Times is reporting the death of Chaser, a dog who changed the…

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When Parents Teach Reading, Do They Also Promote Math Skills?

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: July 28, 2019

New research from England gives parents insight into the relationship between learning to read and learning to count. Continue reading →

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The Mindset Controversy: Carol Dweck Speaks…

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: July 26, 2019

Carol Dweck has responded to recent concerns about her Mindset theory. Her answers offer helpful guidance to classroom teachers. Continue reading →

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Obsessed with Working Memory: Identifying Overload

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: July 24, 2019

Because working memory overload interferes with learning, teachers should be experts at spotting WM problems. Here’s how to do just that. Continue reading →

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Preparing Teachers for Deeper Learning by Linda Darling-Hammond and Jennie...

Rebecca Gotlieb
by: Rebecca Gotlieb
Posted on: July 22, 2019

Preparing Teachers for Deeper Learning by renowned education scholars, Linda Darling-Hammond and Jeannie Oakes, shows that…

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Naps In Schools (Just Might) Improve Classroom Learning

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: July 20, 2019

I like a good nap. I’m not sure there’s such a thing as a bad…

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Does Banning Classroom Technology Improve Engagement? Learning?

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: July 18, 2019

A study looking a technology ban in a classroom yielded puzzling results, and insightful recommendations. Continue reading →

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Critical Thoughts on Teaching Critical Thinking

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: July 15, 2019

We can teach critical thinking within disciplines — especially when students master information, and practice core skills. Can we teach more general critical thinking skills? Continue reading →

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Obsessed with Working Memory: Anticipating Overload

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: July 13, 2019

Once we can define working memory and understand its importance, teachers help students learn by ANTICIPATING working memory overload. Here’s how we do that. Continue reading →

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Growing Mindsets in Argentina?

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: July 10, 2019

A study with 12th graders in Argentina highlights an important message about Growth Mindset: doing one thing once is unlikely to have much of an effect. Continue reading →