Fröjd’s toolbox

Today's talk is both very interesting and very important. It is about independence and freedom in the teachers' profession and about at the same time giving teachers tools that will help them.   So what is this all about? It is about how we best can help teachers and future teachers - currently in teacher training -  to get deep knowledge about How Learning Happens. That is an area that is called the Science of Learning (SOL).   What is both important and really interesting is that SOL is not competing with any teaching strategy. SOL is simply something you need to have knowledge in and adapt your teaching to. If you teach based on SOL you will have a lot of freedom in what you are doing in your classroom, and it will help you in a process with the focus on Learning rather than on Performance.   A discussion about this needs to include Higher Education and also Elementary and Secondary Education. So we need participants in this talk with expertise in both evidence, SOL and Science Communication.    In today's Roundtable we have an amazing line up! They are all SOL experts, they work in higher Education, and they are doing state of the art work in the area of Science Communication. Our panel today contributes through excellent podcasts, blogs, books, and more.    In this Roundtable you will meet a brilliant international group of SOL-experts: Anna Stokke (the podcast "Chalk & Talk", special focus on Math) Megan Sumeracki (Author, Co-founder of "The Learning Scientists" - with podcast, blog, and more) Matthew Rhoads (SOL and Ed Tech consultant, podcaster, author, ...) Andreas Jemstedt (Expertise about SOL in relation to AI) Jonas Linderoth (SOL-communicator with a focus on modelling SOL both in Higher Education and in schools)   Kontakt: Frojdstoolbox@gmail.com Musik: Andreas Lidberg

In this episode Nidhi Sachdeva and host Kennet Fröjd present to you highlights in the area of the Science of Learning and we have unpacked these highlights for the classroom.   These highlights are from a unique Roundtable on Working Memory, Cognitive Load Theory and Desirable Difficulties in episode 60 of this podcast. In that Roundtable you meet an amazing line up; Alan Baddeley, John Sweller, Elizabeth and Robert Bjork, John Hattie and Nidhi Sachdeva.   We hope and believe that you will find this episode “Highlights Unpacked” interesting and useful. We also hope that listening to this episode will make you go on and listen to the Roundtable (episode 60), that we believe is an episode that everyone working in schools should listen to if you haven’t done that already.   Kontakt: Frojdstoolbox@gmail.com Musik: Andreas Lidberg

Nidhi Sachdeva, a teacher-educator at the University of Toronto, and Jared Cooney-Horvath, a teacher-turned-neuroscientist, join cognitive experts Daniel Willingham and Roddy Roediger for a vibrant discussion. They tackle the contrast between cramming and long-term learning strategies while explaining the importance of struggle in learning. The panel shares insights on effective study methods like spacing and retrieval practice, and they stress the need for integrating these strategies into K–12 education. Their practical anecdotes make the complexities of learning engaging and accessible.

Professor Richard Ryan, a clinical psychologist and co-founder of Self-Determination Theory, discusses the crucial role of autonomy, competence, and relatedness in education. He explores how teachers can support intrinsic motivation and enhance student well-being by fostering ownership in learning. Richard highlights the importance of positive feedback and building trust in classrooms, while addressing challenges like amotivation. He emphasizes the need for autonomy-supportive leadership to boost teacher morale and create thriving learning environments.

Join a legendary roundtable featuring Alan Baddeley, a pioneer of the working memory model, and John Sweller, creator of Cognitive Load Theory. Elizabeth and Robert Bjork share insights on how desirable difficulties can enhance memory retention. John Hattie discusses making learning visible, while Nidhi Sachdeva connects research to classroom practice. The panel explores topics like motivation, testing effects, and adapting teaching strategies for diverse learners. It’s a fascinating blend of history and practical applications in the Science of Learning.

Patrice Bain has been a guest at Fröjd's Toolbox several times, and that is very natural because she has so much to contribute with from a teacher's perspective.   She has been working in her classroom with Cognitive Scientists for more than 15 years, and a specialty of hers - quite natural based on her unique experiences - is her ability to give concrete and clear guidance about classroom practice based on the Science of Learning.   She is especially skilled in retrieval practice that is an area of interest for every teacher to continue developing own classroom practice in.   She has now authored a book - this time more than ever from a teacher's perspective - called "Powerful Classrooms; Evidence-Informed Strategies and Resources".   Kontakt: frojdstoolbox@gmail.com musik: Andreas Lidberg

co-host: Eva Hartell, researcher at KTH This podcast episode was recorded with a live audience at researchED Scandinavia in Haninge, Sweden, Saturday March 15th.   AI is something all of us working in Education need to continuously learn more about and use wisely within Education.    In this Roundtable you will meet three international experts on AI in relation to Education and Learning. Together our three quests represent high technical knowledge in the area as well as high knowledge in relation to the Science of Learning and to teaching and teacher training.   To learn more about Benefits, Opportunities, Challenges, and Risks with AI in Education this podcast episode is an unique opportunity. Listening to this episode you will hear and can learn about many important perspectives through a dynamic and engaging conversation.   These three experts really have synergies. You will quickly understand what we mean when you listen to this episode.   Our three guests have all been on this podcast before, but now for the first time together. And this is a must listen to in an important area for all of us in education.   Our guests are: Dr Nidhi Sachdeva, professor Arnold Pears and professor Dylan Wiliam.   kontakt: Frojdstoolbox@gmail.com musik: Andreas Lidberg

This podcast episode was recorded with a live audience at researchED Scandinavia in Haninge, Sweden, Saturday March 15th.   This Roundtable has its focus on something that is crucial for teachers to know as much as possible about, and especially its implications for teaching and learning. The focus is on Working Memory in relation to Learning.   And our three guests are like a gold mine of knowledge in this area.    We have professor Alan Baddeley, truly a world leader in the area of Working Memory from a research perspective. He has researched about Working Memory for more than 50 years and is still active in further research to develop our knowledge about Working Memory. This podcast is a unique opportunity to learn from the best.    Together with him we have professor Daniel Willingham. He is an expert on evidence on how learning happens and the last decade he has made great contributions in translating the Science of Learning for the Education area He contributes with an unique ability to link what we know about the Working Memory to Education.    This Roundtable team's third member is Kate Jones. She is an international expert on the Science of Learning from a teacher's perspective and a teaching perspective.    Together our three amazing guests make a team that together really puts knowledge about Working Memory into perspectives of great value for every teacher and school leader.   kontakt: frojdstoolbox@gmail.com musik: Andreas Lidberg

Join education giants David Geary, known for his insights into mathematical cognition; John Sweller, the father of Cognitive Load Theory; Kate Jones, a former teacher passionate about evidence-based practice; and Dylan Wiliam, an expert on formative assessment. They dive into the differences between biologically primary and secondary knowledge, explore ways to manage cognitive load in classrooms, and share practical advice for teachers. Expect discussions on retrieval practice, math anxiety, and how cognitive science can transform teaching strategies.