mindset doubts

Is It Time to Re-Re-Think Mindset Research?

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: October 5, 2018

Despite lots of mindset doubts, we have good reasons — and recent research — that show how mindset interventions can help students learn. Continue reading →

Can Quick Exercise Breaks Energize Young Students?

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: October 2, 2018

According to recent research, quick exercise breaks don’t distract younger students and do improve their mood. Continue reading →

hands-on learning

Does Hands-On Learning Benefit Science Students?

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: September 30, 2018

In a recent study, hands-on learning and other inquiry strategies did not help 4th graders master science concepts. The reason? Working memory limitations. Continue reading →

Research on Note-Taking: A Teachable Skill

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: September 27, 2018

Over at the Cult of Pedagogy, Jennifer Gonzalez has a FANTASTIC post summarizing lots of…

paper vs. screens

The Best Way to Read? Paper vs. Screens

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: September 24, 2018

The “paper vs. screens” debate has a clear winner: in most circumstances, students understand better and learn more when they read from paper. Continue reading →

stress and memeory

Video: Stress and Memory

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: September 22, 2018

The folks over at TedEd have posted an excellent video exploring the relationship between stress…

self-control paradox

The Self-Control Paradox: Resistance is (Often) Futile

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: September 20, 2018

The “self-control paradox” leads to a surprise. We shouldn’t help students resist temptation. Instead, we want them to avoid temptation in the first place. Continue reading →

SBK - 2E

Twice Exceptional: Supporting and Educating Bright and Creative Students With...

Rebecca Gotlieb
by: Rebecca Gotlieb
Posted on: September 19, 2018

Students who have both exceptional talents and learning difficulties have been understudied and underserved in…

replication crisis

Do We Actually Know What We Think We Know?

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: September 18, 2018

Teachers trust research when several studies reach the same result. Sadly, the current “replication crisis” means that we don’t always know what we know. Continue reading →

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Sad News

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: September 17, 2018

  Like so many who study psychology, we at LatB are terribly sad to learn…