Teaching Workshop

Becoming a Better Teacher: Maximizing Learning and Minimizing Effort

Thursday, December 8, 2022

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET (6:00 PM – 7:00 PM UTC)

Teaching is sometimes described as the most challenging job in the world. Thankfully, psychological science is rich in insights that can make teaching more efficient and more effective. Whether you’re an experienced educator or just getting started at the front of the classroom, using the right strategies can save you time and improve your students’ learning.

Register for this workshop to review the teaching strategies you already use and the learning strategies students prefer. Then, learn the best science-based strategies and how to easily implement them in any classroom.

Learning Outcomes:

  1. Evaluate the teaching practices currently used.
  2. Learn the best science-based teaching and learning strategies.
  3. Acquire easy ways to implement efficient and effective strategies in the classroom.

Presenter’s bio:

APS Science Advisor Ludmila Nunes holds a PhD in psychology from the University of Lisbon and oversees a wide range of programs at APS, including a new series of virtual webinars and workshops geared toward the professional development of psychological scientists at any point of their careers. She has conducted research on human memory and learning and was previously a researcher at the Center for Instructional Excellence at Purdue University.

Relevant publications:

Nunes, L. D., & Karpicke, J. D. (2015). Retrieval-based learning: Research at the interface between cognitive science and education. Emerging Trends in the Social and Behavioral Sciences, 1-16.

Agarwal, P. K., Nunes, L. D., & Blunt, J. R. (2021). Retrieval practice consistently benefits student learning: A systematic review of applied research in schools and classrooms. Educational Psychology Review, 33(4), 1409-1453.

Registration Fees:

  • Complimentary for current APS Members (all member categories)
  • $50 for nonmembers 
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