In June, we posted a digest that we (somewhat regretfully) titled The Case Against Inquiry-Based Learning. We have received multiple messages since that time from individuals who felt that we were too harsh on inquiry learning.
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Who Should Create Study Plans?
One aspect that seems important when it comes to self-regulated learning is the ability to plan one’s own learning and, for instance, to decide what material to study next, how long to study the material for, and how to study the material. Being allowed to be in charge of such planning promises to have positive effects on motivation...
GUEST POST: Learn, Teach, Model RETRIEVAL PRACTICE
Last Summer, I visited a friend whose son was about to take his exams. We found ourselves in one of those familiar conversations you get into as a teacher-friend. “So, tell Tricia what you are doing to revise for your exams.”
Weekly Digest #98: Science of Learning Initiatives
Our regular readers will know that we are passionate about the science of learning, and over the past couple of years our blog and social media presence have become a bit of a hub for teachers and other educators interested in the science of learning.
Which Should Come First: Problem-Solving or Instruction?
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) classes have been the strong focus of discovery ( or constructivist, problem-based, active-learning) methods of instruction, certainly with some success...
Weekly Digest #97: Benefits and Pitfalls of Mindfulness Interventions in Schools
In today’s digest, we want to give a quick overview of different positions on mindfulness training in schools. Mindfulness is the experience of being present in the moment; an enhanced awareness of oneself. It can be achieved through different mediation exercises...