As a learning scientist, nothing inspires me more than a young learner putting forth the effort and concentration required to master…
“Discovery-based” instruction dominates schools, which entails teachers doing a lot of talking with few opportunities for students to participate. Sadly,…
Mainstream psychology has led parents to believe that a learning disability diagnosis explains their child’s academic struggles. In actuality, the problem…
Although we have been producing remarkable outcomes with learners for 27 years, I am continually amazed by the transformation made possible…
We all know the mantra “practice makes perfect,” but did you know that sloppy practice can actually prevent skill mastery?…
American classrooms are filled with disengaged learners like this one. Why? Because ineffective educational traditions dominate our schools. Don’t be…
Myth: Timed practice causes anxiety There are lots of myths out there about learning that have impacted education. The notion…
When we hear the term “style”, we typically think of fashion. Seems pretty harmless, right? Unfortunately, the term “style” frequently…
A frustrated kiddo is the norm NOT the exception! Less than 10% of American students graduate at the advanced level.…