Where Learning Happens

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 attention

• Discover the role of technology and how students can interact productively without distraction

• Learn the evolution of attention-related research and its practical applications

• Bolster students' working memory with cognitive load theory, information-processing principles, and instructional design

• Apply cognitive attention training, state training, and other attention strategies

• Leverage an attention-centered instructional approach to help students achieve goals




Contents:


Introduction


Chapter 1: Parsing Attention Research


Chapter 2: Dealing With Distraction


Chapter 3: Fostering an Atmosphere of Attention


Chapter 4: Managing Working Memory


Chapter 5: Caring About Context


Epilogue


References and Resources