2.13 The Science of Learning

At the heart of the Science of Reading, we look deeply at how we learn, not just how we read. Studying how we learn has been a dynamic field of research in education for years. In this episode, we are looking to further our scientific study and knowledge and remembering that education is not a static field. We are all always learning. 

Tune in as we talk about how we can advocate the shift from focusing solely on the Science of Reading and begin focusing more on the Science of Learning. We’ll explain the reasons why we feel this is a beneficial shift and who will benefit from the shift, we’ll look at the key points at the heart of the Science of Learning, and we’ll share some resources you may want to consider for building your own knowledge.  

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• 2.10 The Science of Reading: More Than Just a Buzzword
• 1.15 All About Accommodations for Dyslexia
• 1.10 The Gradual Release of Responsibility
• 2.11 How to Keep Your Eye on the Goal in Intervention
• Explicit Instruction: Effective and Efficient Teaching by Anita Archer
• 1.12 The Importance of Building Teacher Knowledge and The Peter Effect
• How We Learn: Why Brains Learn Better than any Machine… for now by Stanislas Dehaene  
• A Little Guide for Teachers: Cognitive Load Theory by Greg Ashman
• Neuroteach: Brain Science and the Future of Education by Glenn Whitman 
• Make it Stick: The Science of Successful Learning by Peter C. Brown, Henry L. Roediger III, and Mark A. McDaniel
• 1.11 The Importance and Benefits of Playing Games with Your Students

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