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00:00:00 --> 00:00:05 Welcome to Your Morning Boost, your daily leadership advice to help you lead your school community.
00:00:05 --> 00:00:09 Brought to you by AWB Education and sponsored by Grundmeyer Leader Services,
00:00:10 --> 00:00:14 where together we are transforming education, one leader at a time.
00:00:14 --> 00:00:18 Now here's your host, Adam Bush. Good morning, school leaders.
00:00:18 --> 00:00:23 Welcome back to Your Morning Boost from AWB Education and sponsored by Grundmeyer Leader Services.
00:00:24 --> 00:00:28 Today, we're going to focus on a second insightful article from last week's
00:00:28 --> 00:00:29 Fitting Five newsletter.
00:00:29 --> 00:00:33 This article is called Teaching Smarter with Learning Science,
00:00:33 --> 00:00:34 and it's from Educational Leadership.
00:00:34 --> 00:00:39 This article serves as an excellent bridge between the often abstract world
00:00:39 --> 00:00:44 of cognitive science research and the daily realities of classroom instruction.
00:00:44 --> 00:00:49 It effectively underscores how a foundational understanding of how the human
00:00:49 --> 00:00:53 brain learns can significantly enhance our teaching methodologies.
00:00:57 --> 00:01:02 For instance, the article elaborates on the powerful impact of retrieval practice.
00:01:02 --> 00:01:07 It explains how actively forcing oneself to recall information strengthens the
00:01:07 --> 00:01:11 neural pathways associated with that knowledge, which leads to better retention.
00:01:11 --> 00:01:16 Similarly, it discusses the benefits of spaced repetition, where reviewing material
00:01:16 --> 00:01:19 at increasing intervals reinforces learning over the long term,
00:01:19 --> 00:01:24 which helps combat the forgetting curve. These aren't just theoretical concepts.
00:01:24 --> 00:01:27 They are practical strategies that can be seamlessly integrated into lesson
00:01:27 --> 00:01:29 design and into classroom activities.
00:01:29 --> 00:01:35 A key consideration for us as leaders is how to facilitate the widespread adoption
00:01:35 --> 00:01:37 of these principles amongst our teaching staff.
00:01:37 --> 00:01:41 Now, while the article eloquently presents the what and why of learning science,
00:01:42 --> 00:01:47 the how of practical implementation, that's going to require some ongoing professional development.
00:01:47 --> 00:01:51 And it's probably also going to include some collaborative planning time and
00:01:51 --> 00:01:54 the sharing of effective strategies within your school communities.
00:01:54 --> 00:01:58 So how can we create this culture of continuous learning where teachers feel
00:01:58 --> 00:02:03 supported and feel supported in experimenting with and refining these evidence-based techniques?
00:02:03 --> 00:02:08 The crucial takeaway for today is that the fundamental recognition that effective
00:02:08 --> 00:02:13 teaching is not simply about content delivery, but it's deeply anchored in the
00:02:13 --> 00:02:15 science of how learning actually occurs.
00:02:15 --> 00:02:20 By actively encouraging our teachers to explore and apply principles such as
00:02:20 --> 00:02:25 retrieval practice and spaced repetition, we can collectively foster a more
00:02:25 --> 00:02:29 profound and lasting impact on student learning outcomes.
00:02:29 --> 00:02:34 This understanding empowers educators to move beyond intuitive practices towards
00:02:34 --> 00:02:38 intentionally designed learning experiences that align with cognitive processes.
00:02:42 --> 00:02:46 All right, that's your Morning Boost for Tuesday. We've unpacked the significant
00:02:46 --> 00:02:50 value of integrating learning science into our instructional practices.
00:02:50 --> 00:02:53 Thanks again to the valuable insights shared in the Grundmeyer Leader Services
00:02:53 --> 00:02:58 Fitting 5. If you do not already get this, if you do not already receive this
00:02:58 --> 00:03:00 monthly newsletter, I would certainly suggest it.
00:03:00 --> 00:03:05 Reach out to us at AWB Education. You can find our contact information in the
00:03:05 --> 00:03:08 show notes, and we will gladly get you hooked up with The Fitting Five.
00:03:09 --> 00:03:13 Tomorrow, join us as we shift our focus to that crucial area of talent acquisition
00:03:13 --> 00:03:17 and how to attract the best and brightest to our schools.
00:03:17 --> 00:03:20 Thanks for listening today. We will talk with you again tomorrow.
00:03:20 --> 00:03:25 You have been listening to Your Morning Boost by AWB Education in partnership
00:03:25 --> 00:03:30 with Grundmeyer Leader Services. You can find out more about our services by
00:03:30 --> 00:03:31 clicking on the links in the description.
00:03:32 --> 00:03:36 Remember, you are doing this vital job that only a few can do.
00:03:37 --> 00:03:40 So until next time, thank you for your service to your community.