ABCs of How We Learn: H is for Hands On
I don’t think I need to tell a bunch of science teachers the benefits of Hands on Learning, so let’s take this in a different direction: What makes for a hands-on experience that is positively impactful on student learning? Not all hands on is equal! Hands on activities need to be carefully constructed in order…
ABCs of How We Learn: G is for Generation
Generation is all about working that brain muscle. The more often we need to remember something, the more likely we are to remember it! In the information processing model of cognition, this is the retrieval portion Retrieval has a great deal of benefits when used correctly and there are a lot of misconceptions about retrieval.…
ABCs of How We Learn: F is for Feedback
“Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better” I’ve seen these words by Samuel Beckett on posters and in classrooms. The intention is to support the idea of the classroom as a safe space to try and fail. But failure without actional feedback is just failure. The classroom environment that has…
ABCs of How We Learn: E is for Elaboration
The Information Processing Model for memory is an incredibly important foundation for establishing much of the what and how around teaching strategies. We begin with the sensory input… the words on this page, the hum of my air conditioning, the sound of my typing, the sound of my husband reading to my son, the motorcycle…
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Hi, I’m Marianna Ruggerio. I’ve taught physics since 2009. I’m incredibly passionate about increasing diversity and equity in physics, as well as mentorship of preservice and novice teachers. Here you will find me sharing my classroom ideas, reflections and making Physics Education Research tangible for fellow high school teachers.
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