From the Laboratory to the Classroom

Introduction 1. The Learning Sciences - Evolution & Understanding * Jared Cooney Horvath - Melbourne Graduate School of Education * Jason Lodge - Melbourne Graduate School of Education * John A.C. Hattie - Melbourne Graduate School of Education Section 1: The Hows & Whys of the Learning Science 2. A Framework for Organizing and Translating Research in the Learning Sciences * Gregory M. Donoghue - Melbourne Graduate School of Education * Jared Cooney Horvath - Melbourne Graduate School of Education 3. Teaching for Good Work, Teaching as Good Work * Amelia Peterson - Harvard Graduate School of Education * Danny Mucinsks - Harvard Graduate School of Education * Howard Gardner - Harvard Graduate School of Education Section 2: Domain General Issues and Classroom Strategies 4. Motivation and Attention as the Foundation for Student Learning * Deirdre Greer - Columbus State University 5. Memory, Metamemory, and Desirable Difficulties: Considerations in the Instruction of Human Beings - Revisited. * Robert Bjork - University of California: Los Angeles 6. The Benefits of Interleaved Practice for Learning * H.K. Kang - Dartmouth University 7. Supporting Student Learning with Multiple Graphical Representations * Martina Rau - University of Wisconsin 8. Learning in a Digital Environment - Tools and Tips from the Learning Sciences * Jason Lodge - Melbourne Graduate School of Education * Jared Cooney Horvath - Melbourne Graduate School of Education 9. Improving Student Learning: Strategies to make it Stick * Adam L. Putnam - Washington University in St. Louis * John F. Nestojko - Washington University in St. Louis * Henry L. Roediger, III - Washington University in St. Louis Section 3: Domain Specific Issues and Classroom Strategies 10. Exploring the Visuo-Spatial Processes of the Brain associated with Scientific Reasoning & Science Learning * Russell Tyler - Deakin University * George Aranda - Deakin University 11. Dyscalculia and the Brain: Implications for the Classroom * Brain Butterworth - University College London 12. Learning to Read - a Learning Sciences Perspective * Donna Coch - Dartmouth University 13. The Neuroscience of Language Learning * Jodi Tommerdahl - University of Texas Section 4: Special Student Groups 14. Developmental Characteristics of Gifted Children: Educational Approaches * Evie Malaia - University of Texas 15. Science of Learning Strategies for Students with Learning Difficulties * Loraine Graham - Melbourne Graduate School of Education Section 5: Learning Sciences and the Classroom: A Synthesis 16. A Constructive Critique of Visible Learning - Where do we Go Next? * Kellie Picker - Melbourne Graduate School of Education * Gregory M. Donoghue - Melbourne Graduate School of Education * John A.C. Hattie - Melbourne Graduate School of Education 17. Cognitive Alignment: Application for Curriculum Development * Elida V. Laski - Boston College: Lynch School of Education 18. How Close is Neuroscience to Impacting Education? * Paul Howard-Jones - University of Bristol * Wayne Holmes - University of Bristol 19. Laboratory Schools: Bridging Theory, Research, & Practice to Improve Education * Sharon Carver - Carnegie Melon University * Wang Fang - Zheijang Normal University * Byungho Lee - Duksung Women's University * Wendell McConnaha - Falk Laboratory School * Elizabeth Morley - University of Toronto 20. Applying the Science of Learning Framework * Jared Cooney Horvath - Melbourne Graduate School of Education * Gregory M. Donoghue - Melbourne Graduate School of Education Pedagogical Features Glossary Appendix for teachers and students - Primer to the brain