Math professor Anna Stokke and educator Dr. Carl Hendrick discuss topics including growth mindset, motivation vs. academic success, the validity of measuring engagement, teaching critical thinking, the science of learning, the impact of mobile phones on learning, and advice for new teachers.
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Teachers should provide foundational knowledge to help students grasp new concepts.
Teachers should design instructional strategies that prevent overload and leverage long-term memory.
Teachers can optimize learning by guiding students in effective retrieval strategies and creating opportunities for meaningful connections.
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The importance of understanding new knowledge through existing knowledge
One key principle in effective teaching is understanding new knowledge through existing knowledge. Teachers should provide students with the foundational knowledge required to grasp new concepts.
The significance of the limitations of working memory
The limited capacity of working memory plays a crucial role in effective learning. Teachers should be aware of this limitation and design instructional strategies that prevent overload and leverage long-term memory.
The dynamic nature of memory retrieval and re-encoding
Memories are not static; they are constantly re-encoded and influenced by the way they are retrieved. Teachers can optimize learning by guiding students in effective retrieval strategies and creating opportunities for meaningful connections.
Breaking down larger skills into smaller components
Complex skills often require breaking them down into smaller, more manageable components. By focusing on the incremental steps towards a desired outcome, teachers can help students progress gradually and master the necessary components.
The detrimental impact of mobile phones on learning
Research shows that mobile phone use in educational settings is detrimental to attention, focus, academic achievement, and well-being. Teachers should prioritize creating phone-free environments to minimize distractions and support learning.
Join math professor, Anna Stokke, in conversation with author and educator Dr. Carl Hendrick. They begin by discussing research on growth mindset. Then, they discuss whether motivation is a precursor to academic success or if, in fact, success is more likely to lead to motivation. They talk about whether engagement is a valid measure of learning and whether it's possible to teach generic skills like critical thinking. Anna asks Carl how we might define the science of learning and they discuss teaching methods that are in line with the science of learning. They wrap up the conversation with a discussion on the impact of mobile phones on learning, and Carl gives some valuable advice for new teachers. This episode will be of interest to teachers, parents and anyone interested in education.