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Why We Jump to Conclusions About What Works in Education
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The most visible explanation is not always the most important one.
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Have you ever noticed how quickly we create explanations for things we observe?
A school introduces a new teaching approach. A yea...
No, Explicit Instruction Does Not Cause Learned Helplessness
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A question came up recently during a presentation about explicit instruction.
A teacher asked:
“If we use more explicit instruction, won’t that create learned helplessness? W...
Teachers Deserve Better Access to Educational Evidence
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Teachers are surrounded by educational claims.
One workshop tells them that inquiry learning is the key to deeper understanding. Another insists explicit instruction is essential. One expert warns against quizzes because the...
You’ve Been Told It’s Research-Based. But Is It Really?
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“Research shows this works.” But what research? Teachers often hear this claim without seeing the evidence behind it.
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Education is especially vulnerable to cycles of trend...
Teacher-Led or Student-Centered? What the Research Says About Equity
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Student-centered learning is often associated with greater equity in the classroom. But does it actually reduce achievement gaps? A new study by Zhu et al. (2026)1 suggests the answer may be more co...
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Associate Professor, University of Toronto, Educational Technology, Science of Learning
Speaker, Cognitive Science Researcher, Microlearning Creator, Teacher Educator, Educational Technology Specialist
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