Making Sense of the Research on Learning
A colleague scoffed the other day when I mentioned science of learning. It was the word ‘science” that drew the reaction as science had been used to harm people of…
Tag: learning sciences
Key Findings: Science of Learning and Development
Although the high level findings of the science of learning often seem like common sense, the interplay between the different domains of research isn’t as simple. And we know that…
Quality Design Principle #6: Base School Design and Pedagogy on Learning Sciences
“One of the biggest changes is from assuming that the stand and deliver approach to learning in which teachers deliver curriculum and students are expected to just give it back on…
Quality Design Principle #13: Invest in Educators as Learners
“Sure, we could make it easier for teachers, but then our students don’t succeed. The other option is to admit that teaching is a complex system, invest in the systems,…
Who is a Neuroteacher? Are You a Neuroteacher?
Do you give grades when you give quizzes? Do you start a class by going over homework? Do you end class by teaching all the way to the bell? If…