Archive - The Science of Learning

Beyond belief: Reframing teaching as a science-based profession

Some reflections on Douglas Carnine's classic article, "Why Education Experts Resist Effective Practices.”

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June 2025

Why knowledge matters in the age of AI; What happens to learners' neural activity with prolonged use of LLMs for writing

Jun 23 •

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May 2025

What the most successful teachers do

The fascinating story of Barak Rosenshine and his ten principles of instruction

May 26 •

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April 2025

Teaching for more equitable outcomes: The missing ingredient

Why equity initiatives can fail and what teachers can do about it.

Apr 27 •

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March 2025

GenAI and the offloading of critical thinking; the attentiveness contagion; how elaborative interrogation improves reading comprehension.

Mar 9 •

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February 2025

Microlesson on the Science of Learning

Cognitive Load and Problem Solving

Feb 22 •

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December 2024

The educational impact of Kahoot!; the motivational value of clarity in teaching; the counterintuitive relationship between motivation and achievement.

Dec 2, 2024 •

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September 2024

The impact of GenAI on learning, the use of fidget spinners with ADHD students, and the relationship between timed tests and math anxiety.

Sep 28, 2024 •

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August 2024

Does Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) improve academic outcomes?

SEL can support social and emotional well-being, but research shows inconsistent outcomes regarding its effect on academic performance.

Aug 12, 2024 •

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June 2024

Should elementary and secondary teachers "flip" their classroom?

A recent research paper looks closely at the benefits and challenges of the flipped model for K-12 teachers

Jun 15, 2024 •

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March 2024

The positivity principle; user-generated flashcards versus premade flashcards

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December 2023

Social cues and the embodiment principle; the educational benefits of prequestioning.

Dec 11, 2023 •

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