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Ep 10. Maximizing learning through explicit instruction with Zach Groshell
The transcript for this episode is here.
Zach Groshell's website, podcast and other relevant links
Progressively Incorrect Podcast
Amplifying Instructional Design
Twitter: @MrZachG
Science of Math Facebook Group
Working memory
Is working memory fixed or can it be trained?
Explicit instruction
Clark, Kirschner, P. A., & Sweller, J.. (2012). Putting students on the path to learning: The case for fully guided instruction. American Educator. 36. 6-11. https://www.aft.org/sites/default/files/Clark.pdf
Kirschner, Sweller, J., & Clark, R. E. (2006). Why Minimal Guidance During Instruction Does Not Work: An Analysis of the Failure of Constructivist, Discovery, Problem-Based, Experiential, and Inquiry-Based Teaching. Educational Psychologist, 41(2), 75–86. https://doi.org/10.1207/s15326985ep4102_1
Rosenshine, Barak. (2012). Principles of instruction: Research-based strategies all teachers should know. American Educator. 36.: 12-19. https://www.aft.org/sites/default/files/Rosenshine.pdf
Productive struggle
Ashman, G., Kalyuga, S., & Sweller, J. (2020). Problem-solving or Explicit Instruction: Which Should Go First When Element Interactivity Is High? Educational Psychology Review. 32. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/334982114_Problem-solving_or_Explicit_Instruction_Which_Should_Go_First_When_Element_Interactivity_Is_High
Forrin, N. D., Huynh, A. C., Smith, A. C., Cyr, E. N., McLean, D. B., Siklos-Whillans, J., Risko, E. F., Smilek, D., & MacLeod, C. M. (2021). Attention Spreads Between Students in a Learning Environment. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/xap0000341
Trninic, Sinha, T., & Kapur, M. (2022). Comparing the effectiveness of preparatory activities that help undergraduate students learn from instruction. Learning and Instruction, 82, 101688–. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.learninstruc.2022.101688
Recommendations for teachers
CESE: Cognitive Load Theory Practice Guide
Cognitive Load Theory in Action by Ollie Lovell
The Little Guide for Teachers: Cognitive Load Theory by Greg Ashman
Credit to Jazmin Boisclair for this helpful resource page.