The science of learning has made a considerable contribution to our understanding of effective teaching and learning strategies. However, few instructors outside of the field are privy to this research. In this tutorial review, we focus on six specific cognitive strategies that have received robust support from decades of research: spaced practice, interleaving, retrieval practice, elaboration ...
Applying this knowledge to improve education policies and learning outcomes, however, remains a challenge, requiring effective translation from research to action. This curated collection of research-policy briefs shares insights and narratives on the science of learning, showcasing how this knowledge can be applied to improve learning.
The Science of Learning: A Systems Theory Perspective. Universal Publishers. Immordino-Yang, M. H. (2015). Emotions, Learning, and the Brain. W. W. Norton & Co. Learning trajectory – from shallow to deep to transfer – an Education Hub webinar with Jared Cooney Horvath. The Learning Scientists. The Science of Learning Development Alliance
Learning science concerns itself with how the brain learns and remembers important information, such as knowledge, skills, and attitudes (Weinstein et al., 2018). Grounded in the biology of learning, learning science has compiled a set of evidence-based strategies that are relevant to health professions education (Van Hoof & Doyle, 2018).”
Videos: Schallhorn recommends cognitive psychologist Stephen Chew’s videos on study skills, effective mindsets for learning, and more. Books: Psychology teachers put these five on their must-read lists! Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning by Peter C. Brown, Henry L. Roediger III, and Mark A. McDaniel
It presents the goals and rationale behind the Science of Learning in Education (SoLE) initiative and examines a spectrum of topics relevant to bolstering our understanding of the science underlying learning. The Science of Learning (SoL) is an advancing field, with proponents extolling its potential impact on educational practice. This book ...
Box 1: A new, democratic education. In the 18 th and 19 th centuries, the growth of democratic ideas brought to the fore the need for better education for the common man. The earliest text in this vein was political philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s Emile, published in 1762. Here, Rousseau advocates a naturalistic approach to education for ‘Emile’, under the watchful guise of his tutor.
Science of Learning in Theory Science of learning in theory explores the definition of the ‘science of learning’ and the evidence for it. This group of resources provides an introduction to the ‘science of learning’ and the evidence for it. For us, the science of learning connects the insights from cognitive science and educational psychology […]
Integrating developmental cognitive science into teacher education, including early childhood educator programs, can help educators critically evaluate long-standing debates and the constant barrage of often conflicting recommended instructional strategies. 2.
Learning science, also known as instructional science or education science, is the scientific study of the cognitive processes that occur when individuals learn. It is an interdisciplinary field that draws on psychology, education, neuroscience, and sociology to understand how people learn and retain information. At its core, learning science ...
However, in the past three decades there has been substantial growth in new scientific knowledge about how we learn. The Science of Learning and Development in Education provides an exciting and comprehensive introduction to this field. This innovative text introduces readers to brain science and the science of complex systems as it applies to…
Anne and Matt’s new book – A Guide to Effective Studying and Learning: Practical Strategies from the Science of Learning – is published by OUP and is available now. We discussed their new book, and covered the following topics: Is the science of learning really a science? Does neuroscience have lessons for classroom practice?
Education consultant Jim Heal, who received his doctorate in educational leadership from HGSE, is working with Deans for Impact to equip teachers with the competencies and wherewithal to be able to take powerful theories from learning science research and infuse them into their day-to-day practice.
Based on findings, we propose a working definition of the Science of Learning for discussion and further refinement: the scientific study of the underlying bases of learning with the goal of describing, understanding, or improving learning across developmental stages and diverse contexts.
The science of learning has become a hot topic in professional learning, and for good reason. As teachers, we always seek ways to improve student learning. ... Learning science draws insights from psychology, neuroscience, and education research to understand knowledge acquisition and retention. It offers practical teaching strategies to apply ...
Unlocking the Science of Learning: Explore Cognitive Insights and Techniques. Enhance Learning with 4 Principles, Platypus Method, and More. Discover the science behind how we learn. ... mindset is a theory of learning that underscores the belief in the potential for skills to evolve through effort and education. By embracing a growth mindset ...
The subfield of cognitive science called ‘information processing’, which sees learning a purely intellectual activity framed in a language that talks about the storage in memory of information in the form of propositions, is on the way out as a field of academic study because it takes no account of the neurodynamic, attitudinal, social, emotional, embodied and cultural factors that play a ...
EBE’s Director of Education, Dr Stuart Kime, talks to Dr Niki Kaiser and Dr Efrat Furst about the approach the three of them took to the design our Science of Learning Programme. However, this is far more than a conversation about designing teacher CPD. Our teaching trio of Drs discuss: The learning process and the value of teachers knowing ...
