Cognitive research advances rapidly every year, and this course will help educators understand an up-to-date review of research-based teaching techniques that can be implemented in any subject area.  You will discover powerful new research from cognitive theory with practical strategies for deploying these insights in any setting.  The course is full of simple interventions that can be integrated into any pre-existing curriculum to have major impacts on students.  You''ll learn how to help your students excel at retrieving knowledge from memory, use mindful practice to build cognitive skills, and make meaningful connections to course content. You''ll receive an outline of educational research with implications for classroom teaching and ways to implement the research with concrete examples and practical ideas.  Join us for a very practical course that will give you tips and tricks to use right away!

 Important Note: The purchase of the book Small Teaching:  Everyday Lessons from the Science of Learning (second edition) is required for this course.  The book is found on amazon.com.