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.
What Do Teachers Need to Know About Memory?
A knowledge of how we store and use information is invaluable for teachers in helping students to internalize lessons in long-term memory.6907 Ways to Get Retrieval Practice Right
Effective retrieval practice strategies help students identify what they know about a given concept and keep that information for the long-term, not just the short-term.
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.108.3kHow 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.2.1kHow Music Primes the Brain for Learning
To reap the benefits of music on learning, kids need consistent and abundant musical practice, according to the latest cognitive research.1.7k9 Brain Breaks for Elementary Students
To boost creativity and productivity, take time out for movement, calming exercises, and a healthy dose of fun.We 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.4.3kHuge Emotions and the Adolescent Brain
Teachers can use clips from the movie Turning Red to explore with students the ways adolescence changes the brain.306Guiding Students to Sustain Effort in School
Secondary students can learn to manage assignments and achieve learning goals with teacher support and tools that promote success.304Metacognitive Talk Guides Students to Discuss Their Thought Processes
Students don’t always speak up in class unless they know the right answer. This strategy encourages them to talk as a way to create knowledge.1kMusic Training Can Be a Literacy Superpower
When kids study music—intensively and over long periods of time—they become better readers. Here’s what’s at play.725The Powerful Effects of Drawing on Learning
The science is clear: Drawing beats out reading and writing to help students remember concepts.64.7kTeaching Students to Assess Their Learning
Teachers can help students evaluate their knowledge and learning processes by guiding them to assess their use of metacognitive skills.717Addressing the Emotional Roots of Procrastination
Research finds that procrastination often stems from emotional dysregulation—and teachers can help students overcome it.588
5 Research-Backed Studying Techniques
Teachers can guide students to avoid ineffective studying habits in favor of ones that will increase their learning outcomes.47.7k
