Teaching in Higher Ed How to Learn Students’ Names
Feb 20, 2025
Michelle Miller, a cognitive psychologist and author, dives into the art of remembering student names, emphasizing its importance in fostering classroom engagement. She shares strategies to overcome the common challenges teachers face, such as the cognitive barriers to name recall. Miller highlights that using names elevates conversations and creates a sense of belonging for students. Additionally, she discusses the psychological theories behind memory retention and offers actionable tips for educators to enhance their name-learning skills.
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Focus on the Process
- Focus on the writing process, not just the final product.
- Make writing a regular practice, like other process-oriented activities.
Writing Cues
- Use specific cues like music or a dedicated space to trigger your writing mindset.
- Train yourself to write anytime, anywhere to overcome writer's block.
Mindset Shift
- Learning names is challenging for most people, not just a select few.
- Recognizing this shared difficulty can shift our mindset from self-blame to productive effort.
