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Explore the science of learning

The science of learning draws upon educational neuroscience and psychology to help you gain an insight into how students learn. We have collated a selection of resources and top tips to help you bring this into your school or college. 

  1. Online CPD

  2. Online publications

  3. Research

  4. Top tips and guidance

  5. Further reading

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The science of learning: SELF-PACED online CPD

Guided by Professor Paul Howard-Jones (The Secret Life of Four and Five Year Olds) and Professor Tim Jay, develop an understanding of the science of learning and discuss its impact on your teaching.

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Online publications

Blog on learning and development
British Psychological Society blog
Engaging the brain's reward system
Impact journal
Learning styles
Neuro-hit or neuro-myth?
Not a theory of everything
The Learning Scientists Blog
The neuroscience of sleep
Think neuroscience blog
Why students make silly mistakes in class
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Research

Digital promise
How neuroscience is affecting education
Infusing neuroscience into teacher CPD
Nature research journal
Spaced Learning
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Top tips and guidance

Four ways cognitive load theory has changed my teaching
I'm a Scientist
Implementing the science of learning
Neuroscience for teachers
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Further reading and additional information

3D brain
TED talk: the mysterious workings of the adolescent brain
Youcubed: brain science