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There’s No Polite Way to Say “I Told You So”
Back in 2014, Pam Mueller and Dan Oppenheimer made headlines with their wittily titled study…
The Joys (and Stresses) of Teacher/Neuroscientist Collaboration
In an ideal world, teachers and researchers collaborate to bring out the best in each…
Let’s Have More Fun with the Correlation/Causation Muddle
We’ve explored the relationship of correlation and causation before on the blog. In particular, this…
Avoiding Extremes: Common Sense in the Middle
Teachers feel passionate about our work. As a result, we can advocate exuberantly — occasionally…
How to Stop Cheating: An Awkward Debate
Despite promising early research, current findings suggest that “moral reminders” don’t prevent cheating. Alas: the “replication crisis” continues… Continue reading
Using and Misusing Averages: The Benefits of Music?
The “10 Minute Rule” tells us that people can’t pay attention to something for longer…
Do We Actually Know What We Think We Know?
Teachers trust research when several studies reach the same result. Sadly, the current “replication crisis” means that we don’t always know what we know. Continue reading
Understanding Scanning Technology: When and Where in the Brain
The good folks over at TedEd have produced another helpful brain video — this one…
Can You Rely on Meta-analysis? Can You Doubt It?
Over at his blog Filling the Pail, Greg Ashman likes challenging popular ideas. In a…
Vital Resources in Psychology: the Best Research for Teachers
These vital resources in psychology research can help teachers find the most effective teaching practices. They also provide lively examples of researchers doing what they do best: exploring complex questions with imagination and humility. Continue reading
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