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Monthly Archives: May 2018
Look Here Not There: The Limits of Psychology
Daniel Willingham argues that we should acknowledge the limits of psychology education and research for teachers. Although empirical generalizations give us useful guidance, most theories and epistemic assumptions are simply to broad to be helpful. Continue reading
Brains in the Classroom: Research-based Advice for Students
Rather than nag students by telling them to give up their bad study habits, we might instead help them use their current study strategies more effectively. This new study shows students how best to reread, underline, take notes, and use flash cards. Continue reading
How Would You Like Inventing a New Math?
Five years ago, I had lunch with a 13-year-old who was thinking about attending my…