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Why Do “Learning Styles” Theories Persist? [Updated 6-7-19]
We’re still trying to understand why learning styles theory — although widely debunked — still persists. Could it be because schools of education still support it? Continue reading
Handshakes at the Door: Hype, or Helpful?
It’s not just cute videos! Research also shows that greeting individual students at the classroom door leads to higher levels of attention and fewer classroom disruptions. Continue reading
Constructivism: In The Brain, In The Classroom
Is constructivism a theory of learning, or a theory of teaching? Mike Hobbiss offers a provocative answer. Continue reading