Powerful Teaching : Unleash the Science of Learning

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Content: Cover Endorsements Title Page Copyright Contents Introduction Chapter 1 Discover the Power Behind Power Tools How Did Patrice's Teaching Evolve into Powerful Teaching? The Four Power Tools: Research-Based and Classroom-Proven Power Tools Improve More than Memorization Power Tools are Desirable Difficulties that are Good for Learning What Exactly is the Science of Learning and Cognitive Science? We Practice What We Preach and Model Best Practices Notes Chapter 2 Build a Foundation with Retrieval Practice The Three Stages of Learning and the Critical Importance of Retrieval The Power of Retrieval Practice in Patrice's ClassroomThe Science Behind Power Tool #1: Retrieval Practice in the Laboratory The Science Behind Power Tool #1: Retrieval Practice in Authentic Classrooms How to Define Retrieval Practice in Your Classroom Ten Benefits of Retrieval Practice Retrieval Practice Boosts Higher-Order Thinking and Transfer of Knowledge Higher-Order Thinking in Patrice's Classroom Research Demonstrates Retrieval Practice Boosts Students' Knowledge and Higher-Order Thinking Research Demonstrates That Retrieval Practice Boosts Students' Transfer of Knowledge Retrieval Practice is Not the Same as Formative or Summative AssessmentsTake Retrieval Practice From Your Classroom to Your Everyday Life Notes Chapter 3 Empower Teaching with Retrieval Practice Strategies Brain Dumps: Write Down Everything You Can Remember Brain Dumps in Patrice's Classroom Boost Student Confidence Two Things: A Quick Strategy for the Beginning, Middle, and End of Class Retrieve-Taking: A Powerful Spin on Traditional Note-Taking Retrieval Practice Strategies in Patrice's Classroom: Retrieval Guides and Mini-Quizzes Retrieval Guides: A Powerful Spin on Traditional Study GuidesMini-Quizzes: A No-Grade, Low-Stakes Basket of Clues Retrieval Practice Strategies in Pooja's Classroom: Weekly Quizzes and Structured Class Discussion Three Systems to Build Retrieval Routines into Your Classroom Research-Based Tips for Powerful Retrieval Practice Strategies Retrieval Practice Boosts Learning for More than Vocabulary and Facts Retrieval Practice Boosts Learning with Multiple-Choice, Short-Answer, and Free-Recall Questions Retrieval Practice Before and After Lessons Boosts Learning Open-Book Quizzes Increase Learning But May Decrease StudyingRetrieval Practice Boosts Learning When Students Generate Their Own Questions Retrieval Practice Boosts Learning More than Concept Mapping Engage All Students in Retrieval Practice, Not Just One or Two When It Comes to Learning, Encoding and Retrieval Go Hand in Hand Use Retrieval Practice to Challenge Learning and Simplify Teaching Notes Chapter 4 Energize Learning with Spacing and Interleaving The Science Behind Power Tool #2: Spacing The Power of Spacing in Patrice's Classroom