Teaching & Learning Illuminated: The Big Ideas, Illustrated

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This exciting new book from the bestselling authors of The Science of Learning takes complex ideas around teaching and learning and makes them easy to understand and apply through beautifully illustrated graphics. Each concept is covered over a double page spread, with a full-page graphic on one page and supportive text on the other. This unique combination of accessible images and clear explanations helps teachers navigate the key principles and understand how to best implement them in the classroom. Distilling key findings and ideas for great evidence-based teaching from a broad range of contemporary studies, the book covers the research findings, ideas and applications from the most important and fundamental areas of teaching and learning including: • Retrieval practice • Spacing • Interleaving • Cognitive load theory • Rosenshine’s Principles • Feedback • Resilience • Metacognition Written to support, inspire and inform teaching staff and those involved in leadership and CPD, Teaching and Learning Illuminated will transform readers' understanding of teaching and learning research. Cover Endorsements Half Title Title Copyright Acknowledgements Contents How to read this book What you’ll get from Teaching & Learning Illuminated Memory and Learning Working memory vs long-term memory Knowledge vs Awareness Best bets for learning 4 counterintuitive concepts on how we learn Choke points and pitfalls in learning Retrieval Practice The benefits of Retrieval Practice How do students feel about Retrieval Practice? Retrieval Practice in the classroom Retrieval Practice does not exist in a vacuum Designing the perfect multiple-choice test Taking multiple-choice tests to the next level Spacing and Interleaving Cramming vs Spacing Why Interleaving works The dos and don’ts of Interleaving Spacing and Interleaving for long-lasting learning How to use the Leitner System Cognitive Load Theory Why cognitive overload happens Split Attention vs Redundancy vs Coherence Effect Conventional vs integrated diagrams Using Cognitive Load Theory in the classroom What’s Next for Cognitive Science? A beginner’s guide to Cognitive Science research Cognitive Science in education 6 mistakes to avoid when using Cognitive Science Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction The Cognitive Science behind Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction Why daily, weekly and monthly reviews matter Why small steps help Is checking for understanding the most important of Rosenshine’s Principles? Scaffolding support and providing models Success and high expectations Getting Answers to Your Questions Questions to check for knowledge and understanding Using psychologically rich questions in the classroom How to create a warm environment to cold-call in The power of cold-calling & wait times Teacher wait times vs other really fast things How to Think, Pair, Share Feedback The 4 types of feedback (and their consequences) 3 key feedback questions to ask When to give feedback The four pet hates of the brain Motivation and Resilience Creating resilient environments What is fear of failure? How to overcome procrastination The benefits of knowing multiple strategies The Watson Matrix Preparing to Learn The negative impact of phones on students Designing brilliant PowerPoint slides The cost of multi-tasking How to use the Cornell Note Taking Method The psychology behind seating plans What All Teachers (But Especially Senior Leaders) Need to Know How to spend your time The Relative Age Effect What All Teachers (But Especially Primary Teachers) Need to Know The science of counting Metacognitive questions: before, during and after Rethinking Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Thinking Biases Types of thinking biases How thinking biases spread bad ideas In case you got this far Should you recommend this book to a colleague? Where to find out more Studies, books and articles that inspired and influenced us