Science of Learning: Extra Credit Guide

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Everyday teachers wrestle with questions, like: Why didn’t they remember yesterday’s lesson? Why did that activity feel engaging but not stick? What can I do differently tomorrow?

Dr. Jim Heal and Margaret (Meg) Lee are the co-founders of Learning Science Partners, an initiative dedicated to helping schools create transformative professional learning experiences grounded in the science of learning. Dr. Heal currently serves as Professor of Evidence-Informed Education Leadership at Academica University of Applied Sciences in Amsterdam. Meg Lee has more than 25 years of experience as a teacher, professional learning specialist, school administrator, and district leader. Together, they developed this free guide and video series to give teachers practical strategies grounded in research about how students learn best.

Graduate Course: Designing Lessons for Durable Learning

Want to learn more? Course 5805: Designing Lessons for Durable Learning is a 3-credit online course that covers the science of attention, memory, and motivation, and how to translate it into everyday instructional decisions.

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