The Science of Learning: How Learning Works
Completed by Belkis L. Cabrera
August 11, 2026
18 hours (approximately)
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What you will learn
Explain how memory, attention, and information processing shape student learning
Apply cognitive load and encoding strategies to improve lesson design
Evaluate common neuromyths using research evidence and classroom examples
Use retrieval practice and reflection to connect cognitive science to teaching
Skills you will gain
- Category: Teaching
- Category: Learning Styles
- Category: Student-Centred Learning
- Category: School Psychology
- Category: Curriculum Development
- Category: Knowledge Transfer
- Category: Curriculum Planning
- Category: Critical Thinking
- Category: Education and Training
- Category: Pedagogy
- Category: Educational Materials
- Category: Interactive Learning
