02. The Science of Learning - How to Implement Cognitive Psychology in STEM education

Course 02. The Science of Learning - How to Implement Cognitive Psychology in STEM education
  • Elizabeth Keller
  • Marcus Lithander

Space period: 17.01.22 - 09.03.22

CLOSED FOR REGISTRATION.

Cognitive psychology has contributed to our understanding of learning, but how can these  strategies be implemented into teaching practices? So far, few instructors are aware of  these promising strategies. Therefore, in this workshop, participants will get a chance  to familiarize themselves with some of the findings that have received robust support  from decades of research. We will examine and discuss how six strategies from  cognitive psychology can be implemented in STEM education. Participants will learn more  about the basic research about human memory and learning and how strategies can be  applied and implemented.

Learning outcomes

•Understand and know more about the science of learning  from a cognitive psychology perspective
•Become familiar with central concepts and strategies and  how these can be implemented when teaching and  designing courses.
•Get an insight into how cognitive research about learning  is conducted and how to design future studies.
•Discuss and practice how key strategies, such as  retrieval practice, spaced practice, and concrete  examples can promote student learning.


Target Group:

Teachers,  Instructional Designers,  Politicians

Trainers

Marcus Lithander, Ph.D.  Elizabeth Keller

Contact person

Marcus Lithander  mlit@kth.se

Online Workshop

Wednesday, March 9, 2022, 9.15-12 am CET

Workload: 3 hours

Application Deadline: March 7, 2022