The researchED Guide to Cognitive Science: An evidence-informed guide for teachers

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researchED is an educator-led organisation with the goal of bridging the gap between research and practice. This accessible and punchy series, overseen by founder Tom Bennett, tackles the most important topics in education, with a range of experienced contributors exploring the latest evidence and research and how it can apply in a variety of classroom settings.

In this edition, Kate Jones considers various principles from cognitive science that can be used to enhance teaching and learning, including cognitive load theory, dual coding theory, interleaving, retrieval practice and spaced practice. Kate has sourced contributions from teachers and researchers including Jade Pearce, Sarah Cottingham, Adam Boxer, Jonathan Firth, Paul A. Kirschner, Pedro De Bruyckere and Lekha Sharma.

Kate Jones is a teacher and an experienced leader. She is the author of seven books and is senior associate for teaching and learning at Evidence Based Education.

About the author

Kate Jones is a teacher, leader, bestselling author, blogger and award-winning international speaker. She is senior associate for teaching and learning at Evidence Based Education and the author of eight books, including a bestselling series on retrieval practice. Kate writes extensively about education on her website and in various educational magazines, including Teach Middle East and TES, and is the founder of the Love To Teach podcast. She has presented and worked with schools in the UK, the Middle East, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Europe and more. You can connect with Kate on social media @KateJones_Teach.

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