Jim Heal
Professor of evidence‑informed education leadership with experience integrating the science of learning into teacher preparation; co‑author of Instructional Illusions.
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Oct 10, 2025 • 1h 14min
Unmasking instructional illusions with Paul Kirschner, Carl Hendrick and Jim Heal (Ep 56)
Join educational heavyweights Paul Kirschner, Carl Hendrick, and Jim Heal as they unravel the secrets behind 'Instructional Illusions.' Kirschner highlights the pitfalls of discovery learning, debunking its allure with cognitive insights. Hendrick critiques the obsession with novelty in education, urging educators to question what innovations truly solve. Heal discusses the expertise illusion and the crucial differences between novice and expert learning. Together, they advocate for a balanced approach that combines student-centered methods with effective teaching strategies.
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Sep 24, 2025 • 1h 14min
Bridging Gaps With Mental Models
Join Rebekah Berlin, a product developer enhancing teacher-child interactions, and Jim Heal, a seasoned education practitioner and author, as they dissect their co-authored work, Mental Models. They discuss bridging gaps between beliefs and evidence in education, emphasizing the power of mental models in teaching. Dive into the importance of varied examples for rich learning, the role of inquiry in cognitive science, and how deep questioning boosts knowledge retention. Their insights promise to bring clarity and practicality to educators seeking to refine their teaching strategies.
