The article from Rebecca Markovits and Yana Weinstein at UMass-Lowell discussed how two fields (behavior analysis and cognitive psychology) have independently come to similar conclusions about some best practices for learning.
Read MoreOn some Friday in September of last year I was sitting in my Research in Education class trying to contribute to a group discussion of pre-experimental vs. quasi experimental design. Unfortunately, I was distracted.
Read MoreA long-tenured but now retired teacher described to me during my orientation the grading system at our school is one that “comforts the afflicted and afflicts the comfortable.”
Read MoreHere is the first of what I hope will be a regular communication with you regarding the science of teaching and learning. To kick things off, I thought I’d send along a list of resources that I find incredibly useful.
Read MoreIn preparation for a talk I will be giving at the STLinSTL conference, I've created a resource page about information literacy. If you have more sources to add, please send me an email.
Read MoreThis essay looks at the risk it takes to be a good teacher. Beginning by examining why a teacher takes risk (or does not), the role of questioning will then be examined as a method for improvement. To conclude, the practical considerations, such as professional development and school culture, will be explored.
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