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When Parents Teach Reading, Do They Also Promote Math Skills?
New research from England gives parents insight into the relationship between learning to read and learning to count. Continue reading
The Mindset Controversy: Carol Dweck Speaks…
Carol Dweck has responded to recent concerns about her Mindset theory. Her answers offer helpful guidance to classroom teachers. Continue reading
Obsessed with Working Memory: Identifying Overload
Because working memory overload interferes with learning, teachers should be experts at spotting WM problems. Here’s how to do just that. Continue reading
Preparing Teachers for Deeper Learning by Linda Darling-Hammond and Jennie...
Preparing Teachers for Deeper Learning by renowned education scholars, Linda Darling-Hammond and Jeannie Oakes, shows that…
Naps In Schools (Just Might) Improve Classroom Learning
I like a good nap. I’m not sure there’s such a thing as a bad…
Does Banning Classroom Technology Improve Engagement? Learning?
A study looking a technology ban in a classroom yielded puzzling results, and insightful recommendations. Continue reading
Critical Thoughts on Teaching Critical Thinking
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
Obsessed with Working Memory: Anticipating Overload
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
Growing Mindsets in Argentina?
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