S02E14 – Professor Bethany Rittle-Johnson on conceptual and procedural knowledge in mathematics

In this episode, Brendan Lee speaks with Bethany Rittle-Johnson, a professor of psychology at Vanderbilt University. Bethany has led a lot of the research around conceptual and procedural knowledge. In this chat, she delves into this topic and also discuss other high impact strategies such as worked examples, self-explanations and the power of comparisons in supporting student learning.

Resources mentioned:

  • Megan Frankly
  • The Ericsson Institute
  • DREME Network: dreme.stanford.edu
  • What Works Clearinghouse offers overviews of the research for K-12 education

You can connect with Bethany:

Twitter: @BethanyRittle

Linkedin

Email: bethany.rittle-johnson@vanderbilt.edu

You can connect with Brendan:

Twitter: @learnwithmrlee

Facebook: @learningwithmrlee

Website: learnwithlee.net

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About Associate Professor Bethany Rittle-Johnson

My broad interests concern how people learn and how to improve their learning.  My research focuses on learning of key concepts and problem-solving procedures within mathematics, with an emphasis on experiences that promote learning.  I conduct this research in both laboratory and classroom contexts to better understand learning processes and contribute to improvements in math education.

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