#SoL-Science of Learning

Tip # 1: You can deepen student understanding of concepts by asking them to teach those concepts to others.

Challenge #1: Create an e-Agriculture video

  • To teach effectively, a student must organize their thoughts and figure out how to present the material in a coherent fashion

This newsletter examines the latest research into the science of learning and its implications for instructional practice. Our aim is to provide a platform where teachers, teacher candidates, graduate students, and researchers can come together to exchange ideas, share experiences, and deepen their understanding of the science behind effective teaching and learning.  We’ll provide you with regular updates on the latest breakthroughs in the learning sciences, including findings from cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and educational research. To reduce the gap between research and practice, we’ll also offer practical tips and strategies for applying these insights to your own teaching.

Jim Hewitt

Associate Professor, University of Toronto, Educational Technology, Science of Learning . Dr. Hewitt is an Associate Professor in the Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto. His research focuses on the educational applications of computer-based technologies, with a particular emphasis on discursive processes in collaborative learning environments. 

https://substack.com/profile/30214141-jim-hewitt?utm_source=about-page

Nidhi Sachdeva

Developed the microlearning video series for peerScholar. She was recently featured on the Progressively Incorrect Podcast (S2 E24: Nidhi Sachdeva on Microlearning with Cognitive Science Principles).