

Laura Saylor
Dean of the School of Education at Mount St. Joseph University and researcher focusing on the intersection of cognitive science and Montessori education, co-author of Powerful Literacy in the Montessori Classroom.
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Feb 1, 2026 • 1h 6min
Montessori and Cognitive Science with Dr. Laura Saylor
Dr. Laura Saylor, dean and researcher blending Montessori practice with cognitive science. She talks about lowering cognitive load with routines and clear language. Visuals and manipulatives paired with words get memory working. Attention hooks, productive struggle, and retrieval practice are highlighted as practical classroom moves.


