Who is this course for?

This course is for teachers that want to optimise learning in their classrooms. The Science of Learning courses provides a powerful introduction to key theories and concepts from cognitive science and psychology as well as offering clear practical guidance and ideas to help you apply them effectively in the classroom.
Start learning now

Course curriculum

  1. 1
  2. 2

    • Module 1 Part 1 Spaced Practice

    • Revision Technique Questionnaire

    • Spaced Practice : The Learning Scientists Posters

    • Module 1 Part 2 Effective Study Skills

    • Spaced Practice - The Learning Scientists.pdf

    • Learning Scientist Strategies- Student Booklet

    • Spacing Guide Carpenter & Agarwal (Read pages 1-7)

    • Optional Extra Resources
  3. 3

    • Module 2 Part 1 Retrieval Practice

    • Retrieval Practice Guide (Read page 11)

    • Module 2 Part 2 What is Retrieval Practice

    • Spiral Guide & Retrieval Templates.pdf

    • Optional Extra Resources Module 2

    • Module 2 Slides
  4. 4

    • Module 3 Part 1 Implementing Spaced Retrieval Practice

    • Spacing Guide Carpenter & Agarwal (Read pages 8 to 11)

    • Module 3 Part 2 Why Implement Spaced Retrieval Practice

    • Focus Group Spaced Retrieval Practice Planning Resource

    • Optional Extra Resources Module 3

    • Module 3 Slides
  5. 5

    • Module 4 Part 1 Dual Coding and Elaboration

    • The Learning Scientist Blog Post

    • Module 4 Part 2 What is Dual Coding?

    • Module 4 Part 3 What is Elaboration?

    • Optional Extra Resources Module 4
  6. 6

    • Module 5 Part 1 Concrete Examples and Interleaving

    • Module 5 Part 2 Why Interleave?

    • Module 5 Part 3 What is Interleaving

    • Optional Extra Resources Module 5

    • Module 5 Slides

What will you get out of this course

  • A clear understanding of key learning concepts from cognitive psychology

  • Understand the cognitive basis for learning and memory

  • Clear strategies and ideas to apply the science of learning in the classroom

  • Develop your understanding of the benefits and limitations of specific strategies

Accredited CPD Certificate

Recognise and celebrate your success

Learn with

SLE Science of Learning

Laura Causer

Laura Causer has 7 years’ experience as a teacher and middle leader. She is currently a Teacher of French & Spanish and a Specialist Leader in Education working on the Science of Learning, Feedback & Assessment and Metacognition at Dubai College in the UAE. Laura completed her Masters of Education in Practitioner Enquiry back in 2016, focusing on coaching and mentoring. She has since worked to develop teaching and learning with trainee and newly qualified teachers, within the MFL and Arabic departments in her previous schools and through whole-school initiatives in the form of training and CPD. She is passionate about spaced practice and retrieval practice in particular and challenges her students to be independent, reflective and enthused about their learning.

Getting the most out of this course

Pace your learning and give yourself time to think. It often takes time to think about and process new ideas and information. We strongly suggest you take time between each module of the course to reflect and complete the activities and questions. The course content should take you at around 6 hours in total. Your certificate on completion will be for 6 CPD hours. We also encourage you to share your thoughts and support each other as part of our teachED community. Please post your thoughts, questions and comments to help enrich the learning experience for all.
Start learning now