Brain-Based Learning

The learning scientist Manu Kapur, architect of the theory of productive failure, on reframing our notion of failure, and letting kids stumble (but with purpose).

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.

A look at ways teachers can refine their practices to help ensure that students absorb and process information so they can retrieve it later.

When students begin to plan, monitor, and evaluate their learning, they develop self-regulation and can set more ambitious goals.

To reap the benefits of music on learning, kids need consistent and abundant musical practice, according to the latest cognitive research.

To boost creativity and productivity, take time out for movement, calming exercises, and a healthy dose of fun.

When it comes to optimizing learning, we don’t value breaks enough, neuroscientists suggest in a new study.

The science of learning encompasses findings in several fields, and these steps help demystify it and encourage gradual adoption—one strategy at a time.

A knowledge of how we store and use information is invaluable for teachers in helping students to internalize lessons in long-term memory.

When kids study music—intensively and over long periods of time—they become better readers. Here’s what’s at play.

Teachers can help students evaluate their knowledge and learning processes by guiding them to assess their use of metacognitive skills.

Research finds that procrastination often stems from emotional dysregulation—and teachers can help students overcome it.

Teachers can support students’ success by providing ample time for them to process and gain independence in completing complex tasks.