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
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.