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Super blog from @scientistsinthemaking.com on retrieval practice from a US science teachers's perspective, building on @carlhendrick.substack.com's excellent recent post on lethal mutations. scientistsinthemaking.substack.com/p/the-dos-an...

Loved this podcast episode! In my experience teaching high school chemistry at a Title I school, many of my students encounter concept maps for the very first time in my classroom. While they are very useful, teaching students how to use them effectively takes modeling and a good deal of practice.⬇️

As a longtime listener, it was surreal to be on the other side of the mic! Thanks @mrzachg.bsky.social for the opportunity to discuss science education and how teachers can balance explicit instruction with NGSS. Check it out below ⬇️ educationrickshaw.com/2025/09/28/s...

Today's letter features a high school chemistry teacher who upended her inquiry-based lab procedure with cognitive science learning principles. The result? Her students improved in the quality of their evidence and reasoning. And their grades improved. hollykorbey.substack.com/p/is-the-lou...

So honored to be featured in @hollykorbey.bsky.social The Bell Ringer's Tools for Practice! This month's piece explains how to incorporate explicit instruction and cognitive science principles to conduct science labs. hollykorbey.substack.com/p/is-the-lou...

I like this by James Clear: “In practice, consistency is about being adaptable. Don’t have much time? Scale it down. Don’t have much energy? Do the easy version. Adaptability is the way of consistency.” Rather than taking on gargantuan feats of effort (which mostly fail) we should be adaptable.

After watching Ep 1 & 2 of this documentary (AMAZING WORK. Highly recommend.), I can’t help but notice how organized students are. It’s a skill that is often overlooked but important for students to succeed. Here’s why (and how) to incorporate organization into your daily lessons. 🧵

Can interleaved retrieval practice enhance learning in classrooms? The unequivocal answer here is yes, especially when it comes to longer term retention. The results demonstrate a cost-effective strategy to promote classroom learning. #EduSky doi.org/10.1177/0956...

«I am deeply concerned about the so-called “low” and “at-risk” students in our schools who have been let down by a system that favors minimally guided approaches over evidence and common sense»,

Five Reasons My Class Begins with Retrieval Practice (Almost) Daily theeffortfuleducator.com/2024/10/16/5...

"Learning styles are a myth." 🚨 @sciinthemaking joins #ChoralosophyPodcast to challenge fads in education and share evidence-based strategies that actually work. Teachers, don't miss this! 🎙 🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/Choralosophy... #Education #TeacherBurnout #EdTech

Mini whiteboards are one of the most effective tools for real-time formative assessment. They make learning visible, foster participation, and allow for immediate feedback. Here's how they can transform your teaching. 🧵⬇️

On Wednesday's Better Teaching: Only Stuff That Works, Dr. Sarah Oberle will discuss how her research in the Science of Learning has influenced her classroom practices and her dedication to disseminating her findings. @sarahoberle.bsky.social @lindarhyne.bsky.social www.tesscg.com

Working memory is limited in capacity, so learning is most effective when cognitive load is optimized. When working memory is overloaded, it can create a bottleneck that restricts the flow of knowledge into long-term memory #edusky #ukteaching

Scientists and engineers build on a solid foundation of established knowledge before innovating. We should be doing the same in our science classrooms. This is why I believe we need to rethink inquiry-based learning in science education. scientistsinthemaking.com/why-we-need-...

Advances in the science of learning can equip educators with strategies for boosting student engagement and success. The science of learning, which offers insights into how learning happens, has been shown to improve student outcomes in districts that adopt it. www.mcrel.org/is-your-scho...

🎨 In case anyone need… The NIH BioArt Source is an awesome library of *free* professionally drawn illustrations for scientific presentations or figures. Downloadable in HD. Thank you NIH for this invaluable tool 🙏! Check it out 👇 bioart.niaid.nih.gov

Mind maps are a fantastic tool for learning, but how they are created matters. Using an AI-generated mind map isn’t the same as a student making one themselves. Let’s explore why! 🧵👇

Teachers are getting the message that they should slow down instruction, far below grade level, to the point where 80% of their students can succeed. An evil genius couldn’t hatch a better plan to create an achievement gap.

It's nice to be on Thanksgiving break #edusky!

Background knowledge is essential for learning. Without it, students struggle to connect new ideas or understand what they are learning. But what happens when students lack this foundation? Here's how you can help them build it effectively. 🧵🔽

I created this graphic for my students to discuss the importance of effective study strategies in addition to other factors such as pastoral support, attendance & effort. What else would you add? Sleep, exercise, nutrition, monitoring screen time, awareness of distractions ...

So I was wondering if I can get some weigh in from teachers here. Assume that you are teaching science and you have students that are several grade levels behind in reading and math. Which creates the following dilemma....

Things CAN change for the better. Even if you feel alone, thinking that you must be a little crazy to notice something that no-one else notices... but maybe you find a few other folks through social media. Then a few other folks. And then suddenly the dam starts to break...

The most common misconception in science education is that it must be inquiry-based. Here are reasons why that is not the case 🧵⬇️

🚨 Kids deserve teachers with strong foundations! My colleagues & I have a PETITION to reverse the removal of all subject-area requirements for MB teacher certification. If you agree, please sign & share widely among your networks! 📚✍️https://chng.it/nXSWYRLVLf

Two of the biggest myths about direct instruction: 1. Pupils are passive while the teacher talks endlessly. 2. The teacher tells pupils everything so pupils don’t think for themselves. These are completely wrong. 🧵 1/

Decided to join BlueSky and am excited to connect with others from EduTwitter who share an interest in direct/explicit instruction, behavioral science, and cognitive science! 😊