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The Role of Encoding in Learning

The Role of Encoding in Learning Although it has been largely misconstrued and criticized, memory is critical to learning since it is a prerequisite to amassing knowledge, which is necessary for critical thinking and creative problem-solving. An education succeeds when … Read More

Mindsets of successful students

Mindsets of Successful Students Think back to when you were a student. Was there a subject you particularly struggled with? Did it make you feel like you would never understand the topic? What thoughts and feelings did you experience during … Read More

The Development of Executive Function

The Development of Executive Function Executive functioning is a set of higher-order mental processes that facilitate goal-directed behavior and are critical to becoming a self regulated learner. It includes abilities like organization, time management, and impulse control, among many others. … Read More

How to improve executive function in students

How to Improve Executive Function in Students Executive functions are an essential set of skills for every student. It includes all the mental processes required to facilitate goal-directed behavior, like motivation, planning, emotional regulation, processing regulation, self-monitoring and self-regulation. Interestingly, … Read More

Why Motivation & Engagement Matter in Education

Why Motivation & Engagement Matter in Education Think about a class you particularly enjoyed when you were in school or one of your most successful lessons as an educator. One of the things that likely made this lesson such a … Read More

How can you motivate students without motivation?

How can you motivate students without motivation? Sadly, it is not uncommon for students to feel like they hate school. Although this is a complicated issue with many points of analysis, student motivation is an incredibly important aspect of it. … Read More

What causes unmotivated students?

What causes unmotivated students? Research shows that student engagement levels decline sharply after 5th grade in the United States 1. A study found that between the ages of 12 and 14 students’ enjoyment of learning declined (from 84% to 70%), … Read More

Sources of Student Engagement and Motivation

Sources of Student Engagement and Motivation

Sources of Student Engagement and Motivation Motivation and engagement can be the deciding factor with regard to the success of a class. Even the most well thought out and planned classes can fall through because students are disengaged. That being … Read More

Why Memory Retrieval Matters in Education

Why Memory Retrieval Matters in Education Memory has long been disregarded in education despite the fact that it plays a crucial part in the learning process. Daniel Willingham, a professor of psychology at the University of Virginia, whose research focuses … Read More

Memory Retrieval Strategies

Memory Retrieval Strategies Memory retrieval refers to the process of reconstructing knowledge by pulling it out of long-term memory. Research shows that by shifting the focus from primarily storing information to actually recalling it (or retrieving it), students greatly improve … Read More