Student Learning

Student learning

Teachers need to understand what each student already knows and how to use that knowledge to structure their development.

Thinking, learning, and memory

Thinking and learning

Domain 1 of the principles from psychology to enhance pre-K to 12 teaching and learning.

Learning and memory

Learning is the acquisition of skill or knowledge, while memory is the expression of what you’ve acquired.

Brain function and learning

Brain maturity influences learning readiness. Match your instruction to the various levels of maturity in your class.

Student thinking

Teachers should understand students’ preconceptions before they begin instruction on a new topic.

APA Publications

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Data and research

Classroom data

Using classroom data

Effective feedback is a great way for teachers to use collected data in order to improve student learning.
Writing

Assessment Guide for Teachers opens in new window

Helps teachers assess the effectiveness of their teaching strategies in the spirit of continuous improvement.
Practice for Knowledge Acquisition

Practice for knowledge acquisition (not drill and kill)

Researchers who have investigated expert and novice performance have uncovered important distinctions between deliberate practice and other activities, such as work, play, and rote repetition.
Inequality at school

Inequality at school

What’s behind the racial disparity in our education system?
Excited students

Grabbing students

Researchers have identified easy ways to boost student success by increasing their engagement in learning.

Building relationships

Improving students’ relationships with teachers: Personal connection, frequent communication, guidance, and praise can improve classroom behavior and academic performance.

Praise enhances resilience and learning outcomes: Praise refers to constructive feedback given to students by teachers and others on specific academic products.

Date created: 2012