Martin Tremblay
@pedagomart.bsky.social
I love the human brain and how we learn! Pedagogy, Culture et citoyenneté québécoise, ESL, and of course, conceptual understanding!
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@didau.bsky.social is spot on here:
It’s not that teachers are talking too much... but that students are doing too little with what is said.
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It’s not that teachers are talking too much... but that students are doing too little with what is said.
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The “Just Tell Them” Trap
How direct instruction gets mistranslated as 'teacher talk,' lecturing and all sorts of other dull bobbins
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November 3, 2025 at 7:19 PM
@didau.bsky.social is spot on here:
It’s not that teachers are talking too much... but that students are doing too little with what is said.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
It’s not that teachers are talking too much... but that students are doing too little with what is said.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
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Types de connaissances et enseignement explicite (2/2)
par-temps-clair.derives.net/apprentissage
par-temps-clair.derives.net/apprentissage
October 27, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Types de connaissances et enseignement explicite (2/2)
par-temps-clair.derives.net/apprentissage
par-temps-clair.derives.net/apprentissage
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Why do good ideas in education so often go bad? Because we keep falling into the same implementation traps: translation, turbulence, fidelity, measurement, and accountability.
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Avoiding implementation traps
Five implementation taps to help us learn from our bungled attempts to implement findings from cognitive science in schools
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October 25, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Why do good ideas in education so often go bad? Because we keep falling into the same implementation traps: translation, turbulence, fidelity, measurement, and accountability.
open.substack.com/pub/daviddid...
open.substack.com/pub/daviddid...
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Concept maps: simple but powerful learning tools. On the podcast this week, Dr. Kripa Sundar shares practices for making the most of them. Also joining us is Dr. Pooja Agarwal (@retrievelearn.bsky.social), editor of the book Smart Teaching Stronger Learning. www.cultofpedagogy.com/concept-maps/
October 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Concept maps: simple but powerful learning tools. On the podcast this week, Dr. Kripa Sundar shares practices for making the most of them. Also joining us is Dr. Pooja Agarwal (@retrievelearn.bsky.social), editor of the book Smart Teaching Stronger Learning. www.cultofpedagogy.com/concept-maps/
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L’usage d’une échelle de notation
par-temps-clair.blogspot.com/2025/08/lusa...
par-temps-clair.blogspot.com/2025/08/lusa...
L’usage d’une échelle de notation
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August 3, 2025 at 5:39 AM
L’usage d’une échelle de notation
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par-temps-clair.blogspot.com/2025/08/lusa...
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@teacherhead writes that:
"Top level players fully recognise the value of being coached and continually strive to improve the core techniques they use every match."
A snippet from the forthcoming Coaching WalkThru.
@WALKTHRUs_5
"Top level players fully recognise the value of being coached and continually strive to improve the core techniques they use every match."
A snippet from the forthcoming Coaching WalkThru.
@WALKTHRUs_5
March 22, 2025 at 4:01 PM
@teacherhead writes that:
"Top level players fully recognise the value of being coached and continually strive to improve the core techniques they use every match."
A snippet from the forthcoming Coaching WalkThru.
@WALKTHRUs_5
"Top level players fully recognise the value of being coached and continually strive to improve the core techniques they use every match."
A snippet from the forthcoming Coaching WalkThru.
@WALKTHRUs_5
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On Monday, our EiM Collaboration Group came together to discuss ‘The GTT: From Principles to Practice’, focusing on Dimension 4: Activating hard thinking. Please RP if you would like a copy of the one-pager @evidencebasededu.bsky.social
March 21, 2025 at 8:01 AM
On Monday, our EiM Collaboration Group came together to discuss ‘The GTT: From Principles to Practice’, focusing on Dimension 4: Activating hard thinking. Please RP if you would like a copy of the one-pager @evidencebasededu.bsky.social
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In addition to this being a fascinating thread, it also captures the power of teaching “threshold concepts.” Building curricula around these transformative cornerstones is infinitely more effective, interesting, & engaging than topic/text coverage. #academicsky #edusky
March 19, 2025 at 2:26 PM
In addition to this being a fascinating thread, it also captures the power of teaching “threshold concepts.” Building curricula around these transformative cornerstones is infinitely more effective, interesting, & engaging than topic/text coverage. #academicsky #edusky
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Two core ideas underpin effective inclusive teaching:
1. Cognitive similarity
2. Instructional sensitivity
Let’s dig into both…
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1. Cognitive similarity
2. Instructional sensitivity
Let’s dig into both…
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March 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Two core ideas underpin effective inclusive teaching:
1. Cognitive similarity
2. Instructional sensitivity
Let’s dig into both…
↓
1. Cognitive similarity
2. Instructional sensitivity
Let’s dig into both…
↓
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Easy Application of Interleaving in the Classroom
Great blog about a great article @blakeharvard.bsky.social
#EduDky
theeffortfuleducator.com/2025/03/10/e...
Great blog about a great article @blakeharvard.bsky.social
#EduDky
theeffortfuleducator.com/2025/03/10/e...
Easy Application of Interleaving in the Classroom - The Effortful Educator
Interleaving practice can surpass blocked practice in improving learning outcomes. A study from 2022 provides an easy to understand and apply example for the classroom implementation.
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March 10, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Easy Application of Interleaving in the Classroom
Great blog about a great article @blakeharvard.bsky.social
#EduDky
theeffortfuleducator.com/2025/03/10/e...
Great blog about a great article @blakeharvard.bsky.social
#EduDky
theeffortfuleducator.com/2025/03/10/e...
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"The only thing that matters with feedback is the reaction of the recipient. That's it. Feedback - no matter how well designed - that the student does not act upon is a waste of time." Dylan Wiliam (2017). Feel free to use & share my student guide if you think it's helpful!😊
March 7, 2025 at 9:15 AM
"The only thing that matters with feedback is the reaction of the recipient. That's it. Feedback - no matter how well designed - that the student does not act upon is a waste of time." Dylan Wiliam (2017). Feel free to use & share my student guide if you think it's helpful!😊
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CCQ |« Le programme, qui repose explicitement sur la sociologie et la philosophie éthique, vise à […] construire l’autonomie intellectuelle des élèves, leur esprit critique et leur capacité à analyser des données et à dialoguer de manière argumentée et constructive.» www.ledevoir.com/opinion/idee...
Il faut prendre nos distances de l’exemple américain en matière de liberté académique
Nous invitons la ministre de l’Enseignement supérieur à protéger les acquis aux niveaux collégial et universitaire.
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February 25, 2025 at 3:19 PM
CCQ |« Le programme, qui repose explicitement sur la sociologie et la philosophie éthique, vise à […] construire l’autonomie intellectuelle des élèves, leur esprit critique et leur capacité à analyser des données et à dialoguer de manière argumentée et constructive.» www.ledevoir.com/opinion/idee...
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New blog - The Professional Learning Gap & what leaders can do about it! @evidencebasededu.bsky.social evidencebased.education/the-professi...
The Professional Learning Gap
Learn about the professional learning gap in the teaching profession. Explore ways to bridge the gap for career progression.
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February 25, 2025 at 11:38 AM
New blog - The Professional Learning Gap & what leaders can do about it! @evidencebasededu.bsky.social evidencebased.education/the-professi...
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"Cognitive, metacognitive, and procedural scaffolding techniques, when artfully executed, provide a pathway through the beautiful mess of learning, equipping students to confidently navigate difficult challenges."
@toddfinley.bsky.social via @edutopia.org
www.edutopia.org/article/powe...
@toddfinley.bsky.social via @edutopia.org
www.edutopia.org/article/powe...
Scaffolding Like a Pro: Powerful Ways to Support Learning
With options ranging from tried-and-true to lesser known, these strategies for cognitive, metacognitive, and procedural scaffolding will help you set students up for success.
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February 20, 2025 at 11:33 PM
"Cognitive, metacognitive, and procedural scaffolding techniques, when artfully executed, provide a pathway through the beautiful mess of learning, equipping students to confidently navigate difficult challenges."
@toddfinley.bsky.social via @edutopia.org
www.edutopia.org/article/powe...
@toddfinley.bsky.social via @edutopia.org
www.edutopia.org/article/powe...
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Just got my copy. Looking forward to reading it. Thx, @blakeharvard.bsky.social
February 16, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Just got my copy. Looking forward to reading it. Thx, @blakeharvard.bsky.social
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7 Learning Myths Your Students Probably Believe
@edutopia.org got it right this time😂
#EduSky
www.edutopia.org/article/lear...
@edutopia.org got it right this time😂
#EduSky
www.edutopia.org/article/lear...
7 Learning Myths Your Students Probably Believe
From left- and right-brain thinking to the notion that talent beats persistence, these common myths can hinder student learning. Here’s how teachers can help.
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February 16, 2025 at 4:02 PM
7 Learning Myths Your Students Probably Believe
@edutopia.org got it right this time😂
#EduSky
www.edutopia.org/article/lear...
@edutopia.org got it right this time😂
#EduSky
www.edutopia.org/article/lear...
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Just saw the video and accompanying explanation. Excellent. It models brevity and clarity. Good to go through again and absorb.
Want your coaching to drive behaviour change? 🔥
Use *wrap-around* success criteria to make change unmissable!
Find out what this is + how to use it in *your* coaching in this Sunday's #CoachingCut 🍿
Read more 👉 bit.ly/3WRY3ZM
2min video in the post! 📽️
Use *wrap-around* success criteria to make change unmissable!
Find out what this is + how to use it in *your* coaching in this Sunday's #CoachingCut 🍿
Read more 👉 bit.ly/3WRY3ZM
2min video in the post! 📽️
February 9, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Just saw the video and accompanying explanation. Excellent. It models brevity and clarity. Good to go through again and absorb.
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My essay, "How Much Do Students Have to Study to Learn a Concept?" for The Teaching Professor is now freely available on ResearchGate.
www.researchgate.net/publication/...
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(PDF) How Much Do Students Have to Study to Learn a Concept?
PDF | Students often underestimate how much study time is required to master course concepts for an exam (Chew, 2014). Weaker students in particular... | Find, read and cite all the research you need ...
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February 5, 2025 at 11:09 PM
My essay, "How Much Do Students Have to Study to Learn a Concept?" for The Teaching Professor is now freely available on ResearchGate.
www.researchgate.net/publication/...
www.researchgate.net/publication/...
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Nice overview of why humans cannot multitask, why it's bad to try to do so, and how some neuromyths perpetuate the mistaken belief that we can multitask. Friends don't let friends multitask. https://buff.ly/425UuCH
#PsychSciSky #AcademicSky #EduSky
#PsychSciSky #AcademicSky #EduSky
How Multitasking Drains Your Brain
Renowned neurologist Richard Cytowic exposes the dangers of multitasking in the digital age.
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January 9, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Nice overview of why humans cannot multitask, why it's bad to try to do so, and how some neuromyths perpetuate the mistaken belief that we can multitask. Friends don't let friends multitask. https://buff.ly/425UuCH
#PsychSciSky #AcademicSky #EduSky
#PsychSciSky #AcademicSky #EduSky
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What are the key principles to helping young students learn how to count? 🔢
Here's a visual explainer:
www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/countin...
Here's a visual explainer:
www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/countin...
December 12, 2024 at 4:53 PM
What are the key principles to helping young students learn how to count? 🔢
Here's a visual explainer:
www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/countin...
Here's a visual explainer:
www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/countin...
My first post here with a book I had been waiting for! Finally in Canada! When do we get a French version @xpateducator.bsky.social ?
November 25, 2024 at 9:08 PM
My first post here with a book I had been waiting for! Finally in Canada! When do we get a French version @xpateducator.bsky.social ?
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'Neuroplasticity' is everywhere, but what do we really mean when we talk about the ever-changing brain?
Let's dive deeper than the buzzword and explore the evidence with a model.
Let's dive deeper than the buzzword and explore the evidence with a model.
October 20, 2024 at 7:37 AM
'Neuroplasticity' is everywhere, but what do we really mean when we talk about the ever-changing brain?
Let's dive deeper than the buzzword and explore the evidence with a model.
Let's dive deeper than the buzzword and explore the evidence with a model.