Goldilocks Map: A classroom teacher's quest to evaluate 'brain-based' teaching advice

The cognitive sciences have provided valuable insights into how and why students learn, and teachers can use this research to supplement, reconsider, and overturn traditional training. To find the Goldilocks Zone, teachers must be ready to take research-based guidance to heart, even when it challenges their training and conventional wisdom. This book offers a practical quest map to help teachers develop the skills necessary to be effective research skeptics.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 03 May 2021
Publisher: John Catt Educational Ltd

The cognitive sciences have provided groundbreaking insights into the mechanisms of learning over the past two decades, offering teachers valuable tools to enhance their teaching practices. By integrating psychology and neuroscience research, educators can challenge traditional approaches and rethink their training methods. However, navigating this research landscape requires a delicate balance, akin to finding the perfect spot in the "Goldilocks Zone." It is essential to resist the urge to reject all research-based guidance blindly, as some valuable insights can be gained even when they challenge our training and conventional wisdom.

At the same time, we must be discerning in our acceptance of research-based recommendations, avoiding hyped-up edu-fads that often exaggerate and misinterpret psychological findings. Finding the right balance between embracing and questioning research is crucial for teachers to become effective research skeptics.

This book aims to provide a practical guide for teachers to achieve this balance. Written by a teacher with extensive classroom experience and a deep understanding of neuroscience and psychology, The Goldilocks Map transforms brain research into an accessible, engaging, and lively conversation. By critically examining the source, research, and personal experiences, teachers can develop the skills necessary to be effective research skeptics.

In conclusion, the cognitive sciences have revolutionized our understanding of learning, and teachers can leverage this research to improve their teaching practices. However, finding the right balance between embracing and questioning research requires careful consideration and a commitment to continuous learning. By using The Goldilocks Map as a guide, teachers can develop the skills necessary to be effective research skeptics and enhance their students' learning outcomes.

Weight: 338g
Dimension: 148 x 208 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913622558