Learning Science For Educators [Course Design 101]

Teaching That Works: Evidence, Myths, and Methods

What you'll learn

Explain the Rationale Behind Evidence-Based Teaching

Describe Key Principles from the Learning Sciences

Identify Common Learning Myths

Apply Science-Backed Teaching Strategies

Requirements

This course is for educators of any experience level.

Description

Learning Science for Educators is designed to promote teaching that works by promoting teaching practices that are grounded in current evidence, not intuition. This course will empower educators by providing essential insights from the learning sciences and offering a fresh, research-informed perspective on how students learn best.Too often, teaching is shaped by traditional, anecdotal, or widely held—but unproven—beliefs. This course challenges the status quo by exploring the urgent need for educators to adopt evidence-based teaching practices. During the course, you will delve into how the brain processes, retains, and retrieves information, building a foundation for more effective lesson design and delivery. Learners will then critically examine pervasive myths in education, such as learning styles, right-brain/left-brain thinking, and others, understanding not only why they persist but also how they can hinder student learning. Finally, participants will be introduced to high-impact, science-backed methods such as retrieval practice, chunking and more, to enhance their teaching practice.So, whether you’re entering the profession or seeking to enhance your current teaching approach, Learning Science for Educators provides the knowledge and tools to teach with greater confidence, effectiveness, and impact. The result? Smarter strategies, stronger outcomes, and a commitment to teaching that truly makes a difference.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Welcome from Dr Chris

Lecture 3 The rationale for Evidence-based Teaching

Lecture 4 Theories to support Evidence-based Teaching

Lecture 5 Myth busting - Learning Myths

Lecture 6 Science-backed Teaching Approaches

Teaching That Works: Evidence, Myths, and Methods is designed to empower educators with the latest insights from the learning sciences. This course explores the urgent need to move beyond tradition and intuition toward evidence-based teaching practices. Learners will investigate how the brain learns, debunk widespread educational myths, and discover practical, science-backed strategies that enhance student outcomes. Whether you’re new to teaching or refining your approach, this course equips you with the critical tools to teach smarter, not harder.