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"The three major prominent learning theories are known as behaviourist, cognitivist and constructivist,"

"One way to create a fully student-engaged learning environment is to allow students to explore content in four brain-based learning areas"

"Although there are some open questions about the specific role of sleep in forming and storing memories, the general consensus is that consolidated sleep throughout a whole night is optimal for learning and memory. "

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"Adolescents assigned to a mindfulness meditation program appeared to have improvements in memory in a recent study."

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"Student-centered classrooms include students in planning, implementation, and assessments. Involving the learners in these decisions will place more work on them, which can be a good thing. Teachers must become comfortable with changing their leadership style from directive to consultative -- from "Do as I say" to "Based on your needs, let's co-develop and implement a plan of action.""

"this disorder is primarily about emotional regulation and self-control. It is not just about inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. Emotional regulation, which is foundational to social, emotional, and academic success, is underdeveloped in these youth"

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"The belief in learning styles is so widespread, it is considered to be common sense. Few people ever challenge this belief, which has been deeply ingrained in our educational system. Teachers are routinely told that in order to be effective educators, they must identify & cater to individual students' learning styles; it is estimated that around 90% of students believe that they have a specific learning style but research suggests that learning styles don't actually exist! This presentation focuses on debunking this myth via research findings, explaining how/why the belief in learning styles is problematic, and examining the reasons why the belief persists despite the lack of evidence."

"ASCD will wrap up Connected Educator with the #ASCDL2L Twitter chat on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. eastern time. Join us on Twitter @ASCD as we discuss innovations in assessment and be sure to use #ASCDL2L."

"We found that adolescents do not respond to incentives in ways that can be easily predicted by economic theory. But the right kinds of incentives could well lead adolescents to engage in behaviors likely to enhance their learning."

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