Improve learning with cognitive science

By Adam Boxer2021-10-04T09:00:00

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Cognitive science promises to help us understand the human mind and, crucially for teachers, how it learns. It could improve your day-to-day teaching. Now there’s a thought …

Cognitive science is a branch of psychology with a focus on the study of thought, memory and learning. It draws together neuroscience, anthropology and computational modelling to understand how the mind works. It can help us understand how to improve learning and recall. In this article, teacher Adam Boxer explains how cognitive science challenges some common teaching practice theories, and suggests new ways to teach your students with better long-term results.

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