Pooja K. Agarwal

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Do your students use concept maps? They might be missing this key link If your students use concept mapping strategies, there might be something missing. Based on research by educator and scientist Dr. Kripa Sundar , the key to an effective concept map isn’t the node, ...

If your students use concept mapping strategies, there might be something missing. Based on research by educator and scientist Dr. Kripa Sundar, the key to an effective concept map isn’t the node, but the links. www.retrievalpractice.org/strategies/c... #EduSky #AcademicSky

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Trying to cement another best practice into my repertoire this year. Ss said these were tough, which was my goal. They were shocked when I explained that hard Qs are actually better for retrieval! @retrievelearn.bsky.social #langchat

The most common question I get asked about retrieval practice (and the answer) What is the optimal timing for retrieval practice? The answer—from the world’s expert on spaced retrieval practice, Dr. Shana Carpenter—may surprise you. Learn about spacing (aka spaced repetition), D...

NEW! When should you give students retrieval practice: before, during, or after a lesson? Learn the answer from cognitive scientist, teacher, and the world's expert on spaced retrieval practice, Dr. Shana Carpenter #EduSky #AcademicSky

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Concept maps: simple but powerful learning tools. On the podcast this week, Dr. Kripa Sundar shares practices for making the most of them. Also joining us is Dr. Pooja Agarwal (@retrievelearn.bsky.social), editor of the book Smart Teaching Stronger Learning. www.cultofpedagogy.com/concept-maps/

Retrieval Practice: The Most Powerful Learning Strategy You're Not Using | Cult of Pedagogy Nothing cements long-term learning as powerfully as retrieval practice. Learn how to incorporate it into your classroom.

Are your students really learning or just memorizing for the test? It's time to rethink our teaching methods and embrace retrieval practice. Learn more about learning in this engaging podcast episode from the Cult of Pedagogy.

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Use a trivia question to introduce students to retrieval practice How can you get students and teachers on board with retrieval practice? Start and end your class or professional development with a trivia question . It’s a quick, fun, and memorable.

Not sure how to get students on board with retrieval practice? Get their attention and and reduce anxiety with a trivia question!

What should you do when your students can't retrieve anything? Do your students’ minds go blank during an in-class retrieval practice activity? Here are 4 steps you can take to help your students retrieve something.

Retrieval practice can be tough for students. Here are tips for how to scaffold this important "desirable difficulty" when students struggle to retrieve.

Make bite-sized adjustments to what you’re already doing Read about these simple, bite-sized strategies from Dr. Michelle Rivers to use what you’re already doing in the classroom and boost student learning even more . Dr. Rivers’s strategies take little...

Make bite sized adjustments to what you're already doing with teaching tips from cognitive scientist Dr. Michelle Rivers

Cognitive Scientists Want to know about the science of learning? Ask a scientist! Explore our list of leaders in cognitive science who conduct rigorous research on retrieval practice.

Behind every groundbreaking discovery about learning lies years of hard work, dedication, and countless experiments. Meet the scientists who have changed our understanding of how students learn with their relentless pursuit of knowledge.

Recommended Books Check out our recommended books that describe research on the science of learning and provide practical tips for classroom teaching.

Want to improve your teaching? The key is retrieval practice! Check out my recommended books for evidence-based strategies on how to help your students learn and remember effectively.

Teaching Tips Learn more about powerful teaching strategies based on cognitive science, including classroom activities, research, and resources.

Ready to take your teaching to the next level? Discover the hidden power of retrieval practice with simple yet effective class activities. Say goodbye to passive teaching and hello to active learning!

Make flashcards more powerful with these 3 tips Lots of students use flashcards. But using flashcards doesn't guarantee they're using retrieval practice. In fact, students could be wasting their time. This week, we share three research-based tips...

Enhance your students' study habits with my 3 tips for effective flashcard strategies.

Recommended Books Check out our recommended books that describe research on the science of learning and provide practical tips for classroom teaching.

Smart Teaching, Stronger Learning edited by @retrievelearn.bsky.social with chapters by me, @veronicayan.bsky.social , and a bunch of other great authors not on here

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Smart Teaching Stronger Learning In the book Smart Teaching Stronger Learning, 10 renowned cognitive scientists share innovative teaching strategies that strengthen student success. Written for busy educators and leaders in K–12, higher...

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Come to our Science of Learning workshop and with not just one but FIVE cognitive scientists and teachers: Drs Janell Blunt, Shana Carpenter, Pooja Agarwal, Lisa Fazio, and myself.

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Smart Teaching Stronger Learning In the book Smart Teaching Stronger Learning, 10 renowned cognitive scientists share innovative teaching strategies that strengthen student success. Written for busy educators and leaders in K–12, hig...

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Ready to strengthen students' long-term learning? Gain practical tips from cognitive scientists who are also teachers! Join me, @lkfazio.bsky.social, and @veronicayan.bsky.social for a workshop on August 14. Early bird: Register by August 8 for $10 off! www.eventbrite.com/e/science-of... #EduSky

Studying isn't just about memorizing information. It's about retrieving it. Listen to this podcast episode from NPR Life Kit for practical evidence-based strategies to improve learning and retention.

Retrieval practice is not a test (so stop calling it that) Have you heard of the "testing effect" or "test-enhanced learning?" Let's clarify: Retrieval practice is not the same thing as testing; it's the opposite.

Retrieval practice isn't a test. It's a LEARNING strategy, not an assesment strategy. Read about why this distinction is the key to understanding what retrieval is and how to use it to improve teaching and learning.

Could you leave student papers in a pile at the back of the classroom and they can opt to find their paper on the way out? I'm curious how many students would (or might not).