Smart Teaching Stronger Learning:
Practical Tips From 10 Cognitive Scientists

Edited by Pooja K. Agarwal, Ph.D.
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In the book Smart Teaching Stronger Learning, renowned cognitive scientists from around the world share innovative teaching strategies that significantly transform student learning. This approachable resource distills key principles from the science of learning, with concise chapters and real-world examples for busy educators and leaders in K–12, higher education, and beyond.

Enrich your pedagogy, professional growth, and knowledge of the newest findings in educational psychology with down-to-earth tips straight from the source: cognitive scientists who are also classroom teachers. Learn how you already use evidence-based methods — such as retrieval practice, interleaving, and metacognition — and gain creative strategies to strengthen student motivation, long-term learning, and success.

 
 
 

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If you’ve read Powerful Teaching, thank you! Smart Teaching Stronger Learning takes the science of learning to the next level:

  1. The research is up to date, featuring the newest research conducted in authentic classrooms

  2. It features cognitive scientists from around the world who are also classroom teachers

  3. It's short! At only 10 chapters, 10 pages each, Smart Teaching Stronger Learning is intended for busy educators like you.

We hope you and your community will find our book informative (smart teaching) and practical to improve achievement (stronger learning). For questions and a bulk order discount, email us at ask@retrievalpractice.org.