Why do students seem to understand a lesson today and forget it by next week? Why can they explain a concept but struggle to apply it? And how can you tell a research-backed strategy from the latest teaching fad?
In this online book study, you'll explore these questions through Smart Teaching Stronger Learning: Practical Tips From 10 Cognitive Scientists, edited by Dr. Pooja K. Agarwal, lead author of Powerful Teaching. Short, readable chapters, written by cognitive scientists who are also classroom teachers, translate decades of learning research into practical strategies you can use right away, without adding hours of prep or grading. Along the way, you'll likely discover that many strategies you already use are supported by research, and gain new ones to strengthen what's working.
While this course is completely asynchronous, it is not self-paced. You will reflect on key ideas, connect them to your own students and content area, and design small, practical adjustments for your classroom. You'll try at least one strategy with your students, observe what happens, and reflect on the results. Discussion with colleagues across grade levels and disciplines will offer fresh perspectives on how these principles look in different settings.
Open to K-12 educators of all subject areas and experience levels.
Level: Planning for Continuous Improvement
NOTE: Participants are responsible for obtaining their own copy of the book.
FORMAT: Asynchronous online learning
DATES: 1/25/27-3/8/27
GCRTC FACILITATOR/CONTACT: James St.Denis, GCRTC Teacher Leadership Coach for Science
FEE: None. Registration is required.
CTLE HOURS: 15
REGISTRATION: https://tinyurl.com/mumrf9bx