How To Maximise Students’ Attention Span in Classrooms
Reading time, 3 minutes: How can teachers maximise attention in the classroom?
Cognitive Science
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Neuroaesthetics: Conceiving Alternative Ways for Learning
Reading time, 3 minutes: Can neuroaesthetics offer another way to understand how learning happens?
Is Cognitive Science Enough To Transform Your Teaching?
Reading time, 3 minutes: What if cognitive science could make your teaching more effective?
AVOID Retrieval Practice at the Start of Every Lesson
Reading time, 2 minutes: Does retrieval practice always work at the start of every lesson?
Cognitive Load and Neurodivergent Students
Reading time, 2 minutes: Are teachers aware of how cognitive load affects neurodivergent students?
Do Unsuccessful Retrieval Attempts Enhance Learning?
Reading time, 2 minutes: Does failing a test improve long-term learning?
Individual Differences in Working Memory
Reading time, 2 minutes: Why do some students remember more details than others?
Understanding Working Memory in the Classroom
Reading time, 2 minutes: How does working memory influence classroom learning and behaviour?
How Adaptive Teaching Enhances Expertise
Reading time, 2 minutes: Can neuroscience help teachers become more adaptable in the classroom?
The Role of Sleep in Learning & Forgetting
Reading time, 2 minutes: Do you understand how the brain learns?
10 Tips for Strengthening Memory
Reading time, 4 minutes: How do you help someone understand how best to learn?
Is Working Memory Domain-General or Domain-Specific?
Reading time, 3 minutes: Is developing working memory in the classroom a waste of time?