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I write many posts about recent research studies and how they can relate practically to the classroom. In fact, I post a regular feature called Research Studies of the Week. In addition, I write individual posts about studies I feel are particularly relevant to my work as a teacher.

I’m continuing with end-of-year “Best” lists, and it makes sense now to publish one on recent studies. You can see all my 1,400 “Best” lists here.

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My Best Posts On New Research Studies In 2014 – So Far

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My Best Posts On New Research Studies In 2012 — So Far

My Best Posts On New Research Studies In 2011

Hare are My Best Posts On New Research Studies In 2014 – Part Two:

The Power Of Having A “Purpose For Learning” In The Classroom

Oh, Boy, This Is Great! Researcher’s Scans Show Brain Connections Growing When Learning New Language

“Why Your Brain Loves Good Storytelling”

“We’re hooked on easy answers and undervalue asking good questions”

What A Shock! Study Finds That Student Reflection Helps Learning

What A Surprise – NOT! British Study Finds That Cash Rewards Don’t Motivate Students

“Curiosity improves memory by tapping into the brain’s reward system”

Another Study Finds The Destructive Effects Of Grade Retention

“How Diversity Makes Us Smarter”

Researchers See What A Growth Mindset Does To The Brain

VERY Interesting Info On The Results Of KIPP’s “Character Education” Program

Study: “Asking for Advice Makes You Seem More Competent, Not Less”

Big Surprise — NOT!: Study Says Students Are More Successful With “Active Learning” Than With Lectures

“A shocking statistic about the quality of education research”

Important Study: “Expecting to teach enhances learning, recall”

It Doesn’t Matter If It’s “Effective” If Students Won’t Do It

Big New Study On Deliberate Practice

New Study Reinforces Previous Ones Showing SEL Lessons Need To Be Short & Simple

The Best Research Demonstrating That Lectures Are Not The Best Instructional Strategy

Effective teaching: 10 tips on what works and what doesn’t is from The Guardian. It’s a very interesting summary of a meta-analysis on research done over the years.