Ms. Sam

When you combine explicit instruction with high expectations and classroom rules. Don't take it from me. Take it from the kids. 😊

‘Cognitive Science,’ All the Rage in British Schools, Fails to Register in U.S. My exploration in @The74 thanks to @dylanwiliam, @MrZachG, @daisychristo, @PepsMccrea, @benjaminjriley, @DTWillingham, @NickGibbUK, @S_Oberle, @effortfuleduktr, others. the74million.org/article/cognit…

Aprender una habilidad en un contexto no garantiza que alguien aplique esa misma habilidad en un contexto diferente. Las destrezas y los conocimientos están profundamente arraigados en las situaciones específicas en las que se aprenden. @SciInTheMaking scientistsinthemaking.com/the-illusion-o…

Ironic that the research on learning coming largely from the US is exported over the pond and may be the source of rising scores. Keep trying @MrZachG

Ausubel’s theory of learning subscribes to a scaffold of knowledge that is required for continued development. Without prior knowledge of facts, new learning is hampered. Critical thinking/assessment is only possible when one possesses this scaffold of information.

One can NOT build a ROOF without first building the FOUNDATION!

One thing that concerns me about math education at the primary school level is the idea that every math concept, no matter how trivial, needs to be explored for days on end using countless models and manipulatives in order to provide students with a "deep understanding" of these…

This. I'm going to find a way to share this next month with my fellow teachers during work week before the start of school!

This episode is phenomenal professional development! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bes… @sarahpowellphd @GTavernetti

Advance organizers for each part of Learning How to Learn. 🧠🗄️ Long story short, the purpose of an advance organizer is to activate prior knowledge and give students a clear mental framework before new content begins so learning sticks and makes sense.👇🧵drive.google.com/file/d/13oi0hF…

Love this. We can implement project-based learning or inquiry methods, but if our students don't have sufficient background knowledge, they can't think critically about the projects. They're just going through motions. Doctors need to memorize anatomy before they can diagnose.…

Carl just dropped the biggest mic in history

From our recent article: open.substack.com/pub/scienceofl…