Tags
ADHD adolescence attention book review boundary conditions classroom advice conference speakers constructivism/direct instruction creativity desirable difficulty development dual coding education elementary school embodied cognition emotion evolution executive function exercise experts and novices gender high school homework intelligence long-term memory math methodology middle school mindfulness Mindset motivation neuromyths neuroscience online learning parents psychology reading retrieval practice self-control skepticism sleep STEM stress technology working memoryRecent Comments
- "Writing By Hand Fosters Neural Connections..." |Education & Teacher Conferences on Handwritten Notes or Laptop Notes: A Skeptic Converted?
- Weather Forecasting and Cognitive Science |Education & Teacher Conferences on The Jigsaw Advantage: Should Students Puzzle It Out?
- Weather Forecasting and Cognitive Science |Education & Teacher Conferences on A Beacon in the Mindset Wilderness
- Helen R on The Dangers of “The Big Ask”: In Defense of Stubborn...
- Srijita on The Unexpected Problem with Learning Styles Theory [Reposted]
ABOUT THE BLOG
A New Book on Dual Coding (That Redefines the Word...
Oliver Caviglioli’s genre-bending book both explains Dual Coding, and exemplifies Dual Coding in its structure and organization. You’ll think differently about teaching, and even about reading books. Continue reading
Obsessed with Working Memory: Resources
To complete our summer-long series exploring working memory, this post includes lots of handy resources to help you explore and discover more. Continue reading
Clarity for Learning: Five Essential Practices That Empower Students and...
One of the most effective ways to enhance students’ learning is by clarifying what the…
Posted in Book Reviews
Leave a comment
Teens Who Recognize Their Emotions Manage Stress Better. We Can...
New research identifies a potential source for depression in teenagers. We might be able to help… Continue reading
Obsessed with Working Memory: SOLUTIONS!
Once we anticipate and recognize working memory problems in our classrooms, teachers have many (MANY) flexible strategies to solve those problems. Continue reading