Where Learning Happens: Leveraging Working Memory and Attention in the Classroom (Design principles to manage working memory)

With many distractions competing for students’ attention, student engagement and knowledge retention are more important than ever. Where Learning Happens explores the types of attention—sustained, selective, divided, and effective—in depth and provides research-suggested strategies to maximize student attention and engagement. By understanding cognitive load theory, information-processing principles, and other key concepts, teachers can leverage attention-related strategies to help students achieve their academic goals.K–12 educators can use this book to: Understand how to create a classroom atmosphere conducive to attentionDiscover the role of technology and how students can interact productively without distractionLearn the evolution of attention-related research and its practical applicationsBolster students’ working memory with cognitive load theory, information-processing principles, and instructional designApply cognitive attention training, state training, and other attention strategiesLeverage an attention-centered instructional approach to help students achieve goalsContents:IntroductionChapter 1: Parsing Attention ResearchChapter 2: Dealing With DistractionChapter 3: Fostering an Atmosphere of AttentionChapter 4: Managing Working MemoryChapter 5: Caring About ContextEpilogueReferences and Resources Read more