Program for Leaders

Distilling the Science of Learning for School Leaders

Equip yourself with the tools to align instruction with learning science in your building. Learn how to be an effective change agent who shifts paradigms. Move innovation forward in a way that honors all constituents. Gain a high level understanding of how students learn and a toolbox of methods to support your faculty.

Duration

~ 4 hours

Next Cohort

Custom

Modality

Synchronous + Asynchronous

What Leaders Learn

Discover each of our 4 Modules on the Science of Learning

Who Leaders Learn From

Learn from a team of global experts on the Science of Learning

How Leaders Learn

Explore how we apply what we teach to how we teach it

Developing Sophisticated Learners for Leaders

How is learning success defined at your school? Learn how to establish a community-wide definition of the knowledge and skills a graduate will possess. Meanwhile, identify organizational strengths, and set tangible goals for continued growth.

Equitable Teaching

Learn how emotions influence specific cognitive domains critical for learning. Explore ways to inspire your faculty, cultivate intrinsic motivation, and create a community with a strong sense of inclusion and belonging.

Effective Instruction

Align instruction with conditions for learning success to optimize academic performance. Understand the hierarchy of human learning, including attention, processing speed, and working memory. Define barriers for implementation, and explore possible solutions.

Effective Learning

Develop a holistic understanding of learning including the skills and behaviors effective learners utilize. Form an understanding of metacognition, executive function, and long term memory, that will trickle down to faculty and students. Shift your community’s focus to mastery of content and skills.

Robert Bjork

Professor of Psychology,
UCLA; Bjork Learning and Forgetting Lab

Linda Darling-Hammond

Professor of Education Emeritus, Stanford Unversity

Elizabeth Bjork

Professor of Psychology,
UCLA; Bjork Learning and Forgetting Lab

Steve Joordens

Professor of Psychology, UTSC

Melanie Hayes

Founder and Executive Director, Big Minds Unschool

Jarrett Lovelett

PhD Student at
University of California, San Diego

Peling Li

COGx Curriculum Designer & Guest Lecturer

David Daniel

Professor of Psychology, James Madison University

David Bott

Associate Director, Institute of Positive Education at Geelong Grammar School, Australia

Dean Bragonier

Chief Dyslexic Officer & Founder of NoticeAbility

Ned Johnson

Author & Educator, Founder of Prep Matters

Partner Testimonials

COGx is the finest example I’ve encountered of cutting edge research applied to educational methodology. All educators should be required to learn effective strategies to develop the foundational cognitive skills students need to engage in the critical thinking and creative problem solving that 21st century education demands.

“The COGx program on the science of learning allowed me to understand and connect the theory to the actions I needed to take to improve my teaching. COGx expertly combines theoretical understanding with application in a balanced way unlike online courses that are detached from the practice of teaching or advice that is detached from the science and theory. I could not have improved my teaching without both ingredients. I highly recommend this to anyone committed to their students' success.”

“The information and way in which it is taught is very relevant to me and my students. I particularly liked the way the program used the strategies such as spacing and interleaving allowing me to see the strategies at work and learn by doing.”

COGx Learning & Development Representative

Learning & Development Representatives are assigned to support your learning journey. They monitor the Program and respond to your questions. You can also contact your respresentative for on-demand support.

Priming Activities

Priming quizzes and open-ended interrogatories are used to get learners to think about the subject matter they are about to learn.

Retrieval Practice

To foster durable, flexible, and enduring learning, we apply retrieval strategies throughout the program, including elaboration, spacing, self-testing, and interleaving.

Video Micro-Lessons

Video lessons are delivered by 12+ expert educators, and leading researchers experienced in the translation of research on the science of learning into classroom application.

Application Hour

COGx program leaders coach and guide School leaders through the process of adopting the Science of Learning in their building(s).

Discussion Boards

Modules include Discussion Forums to share ideas, collaborate, and provide and receive valuable peer feedback. Program Leaders are also constantly available seek clarity or ask a question on any topic throughout the learning journey.

Peer-Based Feedback & Reflection

Leaders receive and provide peers with feedback for deeper learning.

Academic Research on Teaching & Learning

The current approach to teaching is often disconnected from how students learn and causes too many students to drop-out, struggle, and/or work too hard to do well. This in turn, inhibits interest and careers in STEM, which are often perceived to be “too hard” by students or “for smart kids”.

"Learning is a scientific process, and for students to learn optimally they must be taught. This is true regardless of cognitive abilities and disposition towards learning."

Professional Development Programs

Diagnostic/Assessments

Short Educator Programs & Workshops

Student Programs

Science of Learning

Impact

Resources

Videos

Podcasts & Presentations