SoL: Developing Sophisticated Learners
Developing Sophisticated Learners
Customized Programs for Partner Organizations
This program consists of 12 Modules of self-led asynchronous e-learning, which are complemented with live synchronous group collaboration, assignments and application hours to support educators. We maintain a pace suitable to each partner organization to be in sync with each other to promote meaningful peer discussion and collaboration and to benefit from scheduled office hours.
What Educators Learn
Discover each of our 12 Modules on the Science of Learning
Who Educators Learn From
Learn from a team of global experts on the Science of Learning
How Educators Learn
Explore how we apply what we teach to how we teach it
What Educators Learn: 12 Modules
Module 01
Module 02
Module 03
Module 04
Module 05
Module 06
Module 07
Module 08
Module 09
Module 10
Module 11
Module 12
Who Educators Learn From: COGx Academic Partners
David Bott
Associate Director, Institute of Positive Education at Geelong Grammar School, Australia
Academic Research on Student Learning
How Educators Learn: Research-Informed Instructional Design
We Practice What We Teach
Our programs incorporate the scientific principles of human learning into our instructional design. Learning is active, engaging, collaborative, and application-based. Invigorate your lesson planning with science-based tools that will enable your students to master what you teach.
COGx Program Leaders
Program Leaders are assigned to support your learning journey. They monitor the Program and respond to your questions. You can also contact your Program Leader 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.
Classroom Application Guides
Takeaway posters are provided throughout the modules to guide the effective implementation of the concepts covered.
Peer-Based Feedback & Reflection
Learners receive and provide peers with anonymized feedback on lesson plan application assignments for deeper learning.
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.
Alumni Practitioner’s Platform
Program alumni (Science of Learning Practitioners) can join an online platform to share resources and strategies for ongoing application of concepts and guidance.
Application Hour
Under the guidance of the Program Leader, educators apply academic research to their specific student population and subject matter during live, virtual training sessions.