Brain-Based Learning
Explore the mysteries of the human brain! Find out how discoveries in neuroscience provide insights into how students learn—and how to engage them in the classroom.
Using Music During Instruction to Support Cognition
Teachers can incorporate music in their classrooms in a variety of ways to enhance the cognitive processes that are essential to learning.805
Why Ages 2-7 Matter So Much for Brain Development
Rich experiences—from play to the arts and relationships—fundamentally shape a young child’s development.117.6k
Teach Kids When They’re Ready
A new book for parents on developing their kids’ sense of autonomy has some useful insights for teachers as well.105.7kThe Learning Science Behind Analogies
Analogies help students remember new information by connecting it to frameworks or contexts they already know.432
5 Research-Backed Studying Techniques
Teachers can guide students to avoid ineffective studying habits in favor of ones that will increase their learning outcomes.52.8kHow to Reduce the Cognitive Load on Students During Lessons
A look at ways teachers can refine their practices to help ensure that students absorb and process information so they can retrieve it later.7k
The 10 Most Significant Education Studies of 2020
We reviewed hundreds of educational studies in 2020 and then highlighted 10 of the most significant—covering topics from virtual learning to the reading wars and the decline of standardized tests.23.7k
Decoding the Teenage Brain (in 3 Charts)
New technologies are shedding light on what really makes adolescents tick—and providing clues on how we might reach them better.32.3k
A De-escalation Exercise for Upset Students
A simple technique that takes just a few minutes can help an agitated student regain the state of mind needed for learning.24.4kReview Session Games That Work
Game-based review sessions can increase student engagement—and are backed by learning science.1k
Multiple Intelligences: What Does the Research Say?
Proposed by Howard Gardner in 1983, the theory of multiple intelligences has revolutionized how we understand intelligence. Learn more about the research behind his theory.44.7kHow to Get Students Thinking About Their Own Learning
When students begin to plan, monitor, and evaluate their learning, they develop self-regulation and can set more ambitious goals.6.8k
Multiple Intelligences Theory: Widely Used, Yet Misunderstood
One of the most popular ideas in education is applied in ways that its creator never intended.28.6kWe Drastically Underestimate the Importance of Brain Breaks
When it comes to optimizing learning, we don’t value breaks enough, neuroscientists suggest in a new study.7k
Why Students Forget—and What You Can Do About It
Our brains are wired to forget, but there are research-backed strategies you can use to make your teaching stick.34.5k
