No matter how long you teach, the turning of the semesters is kind of exciting. The countdown to commencement, daunting piles of grading, and finally “being done” mark a familiar rhythm season in and season out.
Michelle Miller, PhD Posts
One of the favorite questions I have ever been asked about the psychology of learning was uncomfortably direct, and a bit taboo: What’s the role of boredom?
At my recent couple of talks, I’ve referenced some articles and other resources – they are all pulled together here in one handy location.
The (sometimes) magical world of active learning
Posted in Cognitive Psychology and Learning, Ideas and Resources, and Trends and Change
For the first time in a few years, I’ve been off contract for a good chunk of the summer with no looming book deadline.
I just got back from giving a workshop and author talk at a school in upstate New York that I absolutely love.