GUEST POST: Metacognition in the Classroom: What it Looks Like and How to Foster...
Metacognition allows students to be more expert-like in their thinking and more effective and efficient in their learning.Modeling StrategiesAs educators, you think metacognitively all the time: reflecting on your current understanding, assessing what the burning questions are, and considering how your thinking has changed over the years with new information. Your students need to see…
GUEST POST: Taughtology: The incorrect science of teaching wrongly
References [1] Pan, S.C., Rickard, T.C. & Bjork, R.A. Does Spelling Still Matter—and If So, How Should It Be Taught? Perspectives from Contemporary and Historical Research. Educ Psychol Rev(2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10648-021-09611-y [2] Dunlosky, J., Rawson, K. A., Marsh, E. J., Nathan, M. J., & Willingham, D. T. (2013). Improving Students’ Learning With Effective Learning Techniques: Promising Directions From…
GUEST POST: A Guide to Mnemonic Learning Techniques and its Awareness in Psychology Students
These are the types of mnemonic learning techniques that are in practice to grasp and recall the to-be-read target information. Now, with research analysis, let's quickly look at how the 3 commonly used mnemonic learning techniques have fared off their role in enhancing students' memory.Keyword mnemonicThe study conducted for the high school students at a career…
SWOT Analysis
Adding a SWOT Analysis to your yearly goals doesn’t take long and can help identify opportunities for growth and areas you need to focus on. Make this a regular process and you’ll be able to plan for success. Performing a SWOT analysis of yourself is the best way to gain clarity on who you are…
Tips for Transitioning Into the Tech Industry
Making a career transition can be daunting, but it can also be an exciting time! If you’re considering entering the tech industry, we’ve got you covered. In this blog post, tech blogger Austin Chia will discuss 5 tips to help make your transition to tech easier and more successful. Keep reading for advice on networking,…
GUEST POST: Using Checklists to Improve College Teaching
References (1) Weinstein, Y., Sumeracki, M., & Caviglioli, O. (2019). Understanding how we learn: A visual guide. Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge. (2) Bergs, J., Hellings, J., Cleemput, I., Zurel, Ö., Troyer, V. D., Hiel, M. V., Demeere, J.-L., Claeys, D., & Vandijck, D. (2014). Systematic review and meta-analysis of the effect of the World Health Organization surgical safety…
GUEST POST: New Book – The Fundamentals Of Teaching
Mike Bell taught science in a state secondary school and then ran the Evidence-Based Teachers Network (EBTN). He has run successful training courses on evidence-based methods in dozens of UK schools and Further Education colleges. [Bio taken from the book]. You can follow Mike on Twitter: @EvidenceTeach What is your teaching background?I was teaching science in…
GUEST POST: From Knowledge To Skill: Do Learning Strategies Improve Critical Thinking?
A number of studies with university students have examined whether retrieved knowledge can be applied to novel contexts. Butler (2010) was one of the first studies to explore this. The study showed that testing participants on new knowledge domain questions (wing structure for military aircrafts) after quizzing them on different knowledge domain questions (wing structure…
GUEST POST: How Risk Measures Shape Public Understanding of Science
Neal Asthana is a multi-disciplinary professional from the Washington D.C. area, with a lifelong passion for science & education. He is the founder of Caveat Scientia, a passion-project focused on bridging the gap between science research and public understanding. Neal has always been passionate about all fields of science, in areas of physics, biology, environmental…
GUEST POST: Matching instruction to preferred learning styles does not raise achievement
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