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Teaching for transfer of learning in health professions education: AMEE Guide No. 176 Transfer of learning occurs when past learning is applied to new situations, and also at a varying time from the initial time of learning. Importantly, research in both academic and clinical areas ...

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Cecilio-Fernandes, D., Sandars, J., Gianotto-Oliveira, R., & Steenhof, N. (2025). Teaching for transfer of learning in health professions education: AMEE Guide No. 176. Medical Teacher, 47(8), 1243–1251. doi.org/10.1080/0142...

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Teaching for transfer: Transfer is when students apply learning beyond a single task or context. Support it by building clear mental models, varying practice, and asking “Where else might this apply?” Small prompts help students see knowledge as flexible and reusable.

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Promoting Student Metacognition | CBE—Life Sciences Education

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Tanner, K. D. (2012). Promoting student metacognition. CBE—Life Sciences Education, 11(2), 113–120. doi.org/10.1187/cbe....

🍎 Tuesday Teaching Tip (T3): Metacognition in action

Help students think about their thinking.
Ask before: “How will you approach this?”
During: “What’s making sense right now?”
After: “What will you try differently next time?”

These simple prompts build stronger, more independent learners.

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YouTube video by Crevoisier Philippe The Brain That Changes Itself (2008): Neuroplasticity Insights with Dr. Norman Doidge

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Doidge, N. (2007). The brain that changes itself: Stories of personal triumph from the frontiers of brain science. Viking.

🍎 Tuesday Teaching Tip (T3): Neuroplasticity in the classroom

Teach students that effort reshapes the brain. Encourage them to select what matters, shift away from distractions, use spaced practice, and build brief focus routines. Small habits strengthen new pathways and lasting learning.

AERA TEP SIG 2025 Graduate Student Travel Award The Leadership Team of the Teaching Educational Psychology SIG is pleased to share that we will be supporting graduate student travel to present at the 2025 AERA Annual Meeting. This year, we will dis...

We are awarding up to 5 graduate student travel awards for students presenting at #AERA2026!

✅ Eligible if you are:
• A graduate student
• AERA member
• TEP SIG member
• Presenting author at AERA 2026

📝 Apply by Jan 31, 2026: forms.gle/VTUpECjkMN2V...

Please share with your students! #EdPsych

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YouTube video by Big Think The science of effortlessness: How to activate flow | Steven Kotler: Full Interview

To learn more about the conditions that support flow and practical ways to create them, see Kotler’s work on flow states and peak performance:

Kotler, S. (2023). The science of effortlessness: How to activate flow [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZIn...

🍎 Tuesday Teaching Tip (T3) [Snow delay! ❄️]

Promote Flow in Class

Balance challenge with skill, set clear goals, & protect short blocks of focused work. Add quick, specific feedback and use 8–12 min sprints. These small structures can help students stay present, energized, & deeply engaged.

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Peacock, S., & Cowan, J. (2019). Promoting sense of belonging in online learning communities of inquiry in accredited courses. Online Learning, 23(2), 67–81. doi.org/10.24059/olj...

🍎 Tuesday Teaching Tip (T3): Building Belonging in Online Courses

A short welcome video, warm check-ins, personal responses, and small collaborative tasks all build trust. Add timely next-step guidance to help students feel supported and part of a real learning community.

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Agarwal, P. K., Karpicke, J. D., Kang, S. H. K., Roediger, H. L., & McDermott, K. B. (2008). Examining the testing effect with open- and closed-book tests. Applied Cognitive Psychology, 22(6), 861–876. doi.org/10.1002/acp....

🍎 Tuesday Teaching Tip (T3): Strengthen learning with retrieval!

Swap re-reading for quick recall. Try a 2-min brain dump, a no-stakes quiz, or ask students to "explain without notes." These simple routines help students pull knowledge from memory and build strong, more durable learning.

A mind map of motivation theories including attribution, SEVT, SDT, self-efficacy & self-concept; achievement goal theory; mindset/grit; and control-value theory; made with Canva.

Hard to believe the semester is almost over! Our exit ticket today in Achievement Motivation was to make a mind map of everything we learned this semester. They only had 20 minutes and didn't finish yet, but I loved this activity and wanted to share them. 😍 @zachbaquet.bsky.social 1/4

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Van Merriënboer, J. J. G., & Sweller, J. (2005). Cognitive load theory and complex learning: Recent developments and future directions. Educational Psychology Review, 17(2), 147–177.
Https://doi.org/10.1007/s10648-005-3951-0

🍎 Tuesday Teaching Tip (T3): Reducing cognitive load!

Organize materials so students aren’t juggling too much at once. Pair visuals with explanations, break tasks into steps, use worked examples, & cut redundancy.

Small design choices free up attention for real understanding.

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Supporting Autonomy in the Classroom: Ways Teachers Encourage Student Decision Making and Ownership In addition to classroom activities, teachers provide personal and instructional supports meant to facilitate the developing sense of student autonomy. In this article, we offer a way of thinking ...

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Stefanou, C. R., Perencevich, K. C., DiCintio, M., & Turner, J. C. (2004). Supporting autonomy in the classroom: Ways teachers encourage student decision making and ownership. Educational Psychologist, 39(2), 97–110. www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1...

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Promoting autonomy in thinking!
Ask students to explain their reasoning, compare ideas, & explore multiple approaches.

A simple shift from, “What do you choose?” to “How are you thinking about this?” can build deeper engagement and independent learning ✨

Happening THIS Friday! 🤩👻

This month’s Motivation Monday is a special collaboration with the @aeratepsig.bsky.social on teaching educational psychology. Join us in conversation with @allisonmaster.bsky.social, Allison Zengilowski, @yekim.bsky.social, and @shipko.bsky.social.
Register here: tinyurl.com/MotMondays25...

Dr. Carol Dweck, the Mindset Queen, joined a group of grad students in Achievement Motivation class (and asked for their thoughts on Instagram and Tiktok)

We talked about Mindsets today in Achievement Motivation, and we were honored by a visit from the always-gracious Carol Dweck! @summerrobinson.bsky.social @tjroyuh.bsky.social @zachbaquet.bsky.social @aera-motsig.bsky.social @aeratepsig.bsky.social (1/N)

Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology

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The University of Memphis is hiring an Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology!

Link: workforum.memphis.edu/postings/45736