Adapted from: Metcalfe, J. (2017). Learning from Errors. Annual Review of Psychology, 68(1), 465-489. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-psych-010416-044022 Educational research has begun to recognize the value of errors in learning. In this context, the work of Janet Metcalfe, particularly her article Learning from Errors, is essential for understanding how errors can act as catalysts for meaningful learning when managed effectively. A key […]
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Chunking and making meaning
In the realm of education and cognitive psychology, understanding how we learn and retain information is paramount. One of the most fundamental principles in this domain is the need to imbue our learning with meaning. This involves transforming what we learn into discrete, meaningful «pieces» that our working memory can handle efficiently. These pieces, once […]
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Surprise, prediction and learning
At the heart of my transformative journey of learning abut learning lie several key elements; many of them present in the wonderful «How We Learn» by Stanislas Dahene. Today I´m talking about some ideas after reading the book, specially about surprise, and the role of prediction and learning so that meaningful understanding is built. Attention, […]
DOUG: Juan and I met in Chile where we were both presenters at ResearchEd Santiago. We both have a keen interest in cognitive science and how it can (and should) be used to guide classroom practices. We began discussing a variety of classroom ideas especially how important writing was in building habits of rigorous thinking […]
The other day I was trying to convince a colleague about the benefits of «cold calling», a technique explained in the book «Teach Like a Champion 3.0» by Doug Lemov. The technique consists of asking someone in our class (without them raising their hand) to check their understanding. The adjective my colleague used was that […]