M Cannon
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The idea that we overcome the limitations of working memory by getting things into long-term memory has implications for curriculum reform. it makes the downgrading of knowledge harder to understand
February 10, 2025 at 9:32 PM
The idea that we overcome the limitations of working memory by getting things into long-term memory has implications for curriculum reform. it makes the downgrading of knowledge harder to understand
My favourite Willingham article www.aft.org/ae/winter200...
Ask the Cognitive Scientist: Inflexible Knowledge: The First Step to Expertise
Question: So often, even if I inventively present new material or emphasize applying the new knowledge in various situations, what I get back from my student seems "rote." Why is this? What can I do a...
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February 10, 2025 at 9:26 PM
My favourite Willingham article www.aft.org/ae/winter200...
Cogsci shows how kids learn best but maybe policymakers are more interested in making school a fun place to be. I think there could be a better balance than what we are seeing in policy
February 10, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Cogsci shows how kids learn best but maybe policymakers are more interested in making school a fun place to be. I think there could be a better balance than what we are seeing in policy
this podcast on memory/testing etc with Robert and Elizabeth Bjork is excellent www.mrbartonmaths.com/blog/robert-...
#023 Robert and Elizabeth Bjork - Memory, Forgetting, Testing, Desirable Difficulties - Mr Barton Maths Podcast
An interview with Robert Bjork and Elizabeth Bjork about memory, forgetting, testing, desirable difficulties and more with Craig Barton
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February 10, 2025 at 9:07 PM
this podcast on memory/testing etc with Robert and Elizabeth Bjork is excellent www.mrbartonmaths.com/blog/robert-...
Hi. I’m not sure why you can’t open that link. This is a good explainer on how knowledge fits in to instruction and is not an “ideological” approach
www.shanahanonliteracy.com/blog/knowled...
www.shanahanonliteracy.com/blog/knowled...
Knowledge or Comprehension Strategies | Shanahan on Literacy
Learn how to strike the perfect balance between teaching knowledge and comprehension strategies, guided by Shanahan's expertise in literacy. Read here!
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December 1, 2024 at 9:23 AM
Hi. I’m not sure why you can’t open that link. This is a good explainer on how knowledge fits in to instruction and is not an “ideological” approach
www.shanahanonliteracy.com/blog/knowled...
www.shanahanonliteracy.com/blog/knowled...
My distinction would be that understanding is following an argument. To know something it must be in long term memory.
November 18, 2024 at 5:29 PM
My distinction would be that understanding is following an argument. To know something it must be in long term memory.