Full Description
Over recent years the field of Science of Learning has increased dramatically. Unfortunately, despite claims that this work will greatly impact education, very little research makes it into teacher practice. Although the reasons for this are varied, a primary concern is the lack of a proper translation framework.
From the Laboratory to the Classroom aims to consolidate information from many different research disciplines and correlate learning principles with known classroom practices in order to establish explanatory foundations for successful strategies that can be implemented into the classroom. It combines theoretical research with the diverse and dynamic classroom environment to deliver original, effective and specific teaching and learning strategies and address questions concerning what possible mechanisms are at play as people learn. Divided into five sections, chapters cover:
A Framework for Organizing and Translating Science of Learning Research
Motivation and Attention as Foundations for Student Learning
Memory and Metamemory Considerations in the Instruction of Human Beings
Science of Learning in Digital Learning Environments
Educational Approaches for Students Experiencing Learning Difficulties and Developmental Characteristics of Gifted Children
Brain, Behaviour and Classroom Practice
Forging Research/Practice Relationships via Laboratory Schools
This fascinating text gathers an international team of expert scientists, teachers, and administrators to present a coherent framework for the vital translation of laboratory research for educational practice. Applying the Science of Learning framework to a number of different educational domains, it will be an essential guide for any student or researcher in education, educational psychology, neuropsychology, educational technology and the emergent field of neuroeducation.
Contents
Introduction Section 1: The How and Why of Science of Learning 1. A Framework for Organizing and Translating Science of Learning Research 2. Teaching for Good Work, Teaching as Good Work Section 2: Domain General Issues and Classroom Strategies 3. Motivation and Attention as Foundations for Student Learning 4. Memory and Metamemory Considerations in the Instruction of Human Beings Revisited: implications for Optimizing Online Learning 5. The Benefits of Interleaved Practice for Learning 6. Improving Student Learning: Two Strategies to make it Stick 7. Science of Learning and Digital Learning Environments Section 3: Domain Specific Issues and Classroom Strategies 8. Aligning Neuroscience Findings with Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Learning in Science 9. Supporting Students' Learning with Multiple Visual Representations 10. Investigating Dyscalculia: a Science of Learning Perspective 11. Learning to Read: the Science of Reading in the Classroom Section 4: Special Student Groups Developmental Characteristics of Gifted Children: Educational Approaches 13. Educational Approaches for Students Experiencing Learning Difficulties Section 5: Looking Ahead - The Future of Educational Research 14. Neuroscience Research and Classroom Practice 15. Laboratory Schools: Bridging Theory, Research and Practice to Improve Education
