Powerful Teaching

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Unleash powerful teaching and the science of learning in your classroom. This resource empowers educators to utilize rigorous research on student learning effectively. Cognitive scientist Pooja K. Agarwal, Ph.D., and veteran K-12 teacher Patrice M. Bain, Ed.S., break down cognitive science research and offer practical applications for classroom settings. Filled with evidence-based strategies that can be implemented in under a minute—without the need for extra prepping, grading, or funding—these methods have been shown to elevate student achievement by a letter grade or more. They enhance learning for diverse students across various grade levels and subjects while promoting higher-order thinking and knowledge transfer beyond the classroom. Drawing on a fifteen-year collaboration and over 100 years of research, the authors provide accessible, step-by-step guidance on transforming teaching through four essential strategies: retrieval practice, spacing, interleaving, and feedback-driven metacognition. This resource helps educators develop a deep understanding of powerful teaching strategies, gain insights from real-world examples, critically assess their current practices, and create tools to share the science of learning with students and parents. It is an indispensable guide for educators aiming to elevate their instruction and foster student success.