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Journal Articles
- Teaching the science of learning"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, concrete examples, and dual coding. We describe the basic research behind each strategy and relevant applied research, present examples of existing and suggested implementation, and make recommendations for further research that would broaden the reach of these strategies ... "
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Resources
- High impact teaching strategies (HITS)"This page provides an overview of the 10 high impact teaching strategies (HITS) with a selection of relevant resources for further learning ... "
- Leadership in numeracy and literacy | Victoria State Government"Leadership in a whole school literacy and numeracy culture can result in literacy and numeracy being infused into all aspects of the school community – and how everyone thinks, talks, works and acts ... "
- Design Principles for Schools: Putting the Science of Learning and Development into Action"Because researchers know so much more about the brain and development than they did when the 20th-century U.S. education system was designed, this knowledge can now be used to design a system in which all individuals are able to take advantage of high-quality opportunities for transformative learning and development ... "
These principles have been designed by the Learning Policy Institute. "The Learning Policy Institute conducts and communicates independent, high-quality research to improve education policy and practice. Working with policymakers, researchers, educators, community groups, and others, the Institute seeks to advance evidence-based policies that support empowering and equitable learning for each and every child."
- Why Inquiry Based Approaches Harm Students’ Learning"This paper outlines the evidence and scientific reasons that inquiry based learning reduces academic performance."
science of learning books
Science of Learning Books (A sample)
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Centres of Learning
- The Science of Learning Institute"The Science of Learning Institute seeks to understand and optimize the most essential part of our human capital: the ability to learn. The Institute supports interdisciplinary research that will generate scientific discoveries and build meaningful connections between research, practice, and policy ... "
- Science of Learning Research Centre"The Science of Learning Research Centre is a Special Research Initiative of the Australian Research Council. In the Centre, researchers in education, neuroscience and cognitive psychology are working together with teachers to understand the learning process."