The Brain Behind Learning
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Applying Cognitive Science to Instruction NEST March 2026
Brain Unload
Stop and Jot Grab a pencil and paper. Take 2 minutes to write down anything that is on your mind at the moment. It can be anything from a "to do" list or grocery list, it's whatever you may need to think about right now.
Session Agreements
...to yourself and others with curiosity, compassion, and withholding judgment.
Permit...
...yourself the luxury of doing just ONE thing.
Take...
...what you need and offer what you can.
Listen...
Allow...
...ourselves to be learners.
Accept...
...we may not have all the answers but expect we will find them for you.
Learning Intentions
Learning Intention: We will explore the principles and practices of cognitive science through the lens of instruction and examine how to integrate key strategies into the development of CCA lessons that support learners and enhance their understanding.
where do you fall?
15 Tips to align your teaching with brain science
Let's first build up some background knowledge...
Take 4 minutes to read the first few paragraphs of the article (STOP right before "Here are 15 tips..." then answer the question below:
Question
Article
What do you think?
Who would like to share their thinking?
Match the Principle to its area of the model
Remembering
Attention
Learning
Environmental Input
Sensory Memory
Working (Short-Term) Memory
Long Term Memory
1. Active Learning
4. Memory Retention
5. Metacognition
2. Build on Prior Knowledge
3. Attention and Focus
Possible Answer Key
What do you think?
Take a look at the 15 tips provided, choose a minimum of two and add an example/template/etc... of a CCA version that could be incorporated into instruction.
Padlet
Article
Teachers' Toolbox
Thank you!
Thank you so much for joining me today. I hope you got something out of today's session. Please feel free to reach out at anytime for additional support!
March 2026 NEST Meeting Form
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The Brain Behind Learning: NEST March 2026
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The Brain Behind Learning
Start
Applying Cognitive Science to Instruction NEST March 2026
Brain Unload
Stop and Jot Grab a pencil and paper. Take 2 minutes to write down anything that is on your mind at the moment. It can be anything from a "to do" list or grocery list, it's whatever you may need to think about right now.
Session Agreements
...to yourself and others with curiosity, compassion, and withholding judgment.
Permit...
...yourself the luxury of doing just ONE thing.
Take...
...what you need and offer what you can.
Listen...
Allow...
...ourselves to be learners.
Accept...
...we may not have all the answers but expect we will find them for you.
Learning Intentions
Learning Intention: We will explore the principles and practices of cognitive science through the lens of instruction and examine how to integrate key strategies into the development of CCA lessons that support learners and enhance their understanding.
where do you fall?
15 Tips to align your teaching with brain science
Let's first build up some background knowledge...
Take 4 minutes to read the first few paragraphs of the article (STOP right before "Here are 15 tips..." then answer the question below:
Question
Article
What do you think?
Who would like to share their thinking?
Match the Principle to its area of the model
Remembering
Attention
Learning
Environmental Input
Sensory Memory
Working (Short-Term) Memory
Long Term Memory
1. Active Learning
4. Memory Retention
5. Metacognition
2. Build on Prior Knowledge
3. Attention and Focus
Possible Answer Key
What do you think?
Take a look at the 15 tips provided, choose a minimum of two and add an example/template/etc... of a CCA version that could be incorporated into instruction.
Padlet
Article
Teachers' Toolbox
Thank you!
Thank you so much for joining me today. I hope you got something out of today's session. Please feel free to reach out at anytime for additional support!
March 2026 NEST Meeting Form
Instructional Coaches