Vocabulary for the Science of Teaching and Learning Flashcards
Retrieval Practice
Memory
“The ability to store and recall information”
Cognition
“The mental processes involved in learning, such as thinking, understanding, and problem-solving”
Mindsets
“Beliefs about our abilities”
Metacognition
“awareness of what students know and don’t know”
Feedback
“Providing students information about whether they got something correct or incorrect”
Collective efficacy
“The belief that a group (like a class or school) can work together to achieve success”
Neuroplasticity
“The brain’s ability to change and grow throughout life”
Cognitive load
“The amount of mental effort needed to learn something”
Scaffolding
“Support given to help someone learn something new”
Amygdala
“A part of the brain involved in processing emotions that influences how someone remembers something”
Executive functions
“Skills like planning, focusing, and problem-solving that help someone control their throughs and actions”
Formative assessment
“Ongoing checks during learning to see how well someone is doing”
Pruning
“The process of removing unused or unnecessary connections in the brain”
Epigenetics
“The way our environment and experiences can influence how someone’s genes work, affecting learning and development”
Sensitive periods
“Times when the brain is especially good at learning certain skills”
Myelination
“The process of coating brain cells with a substance called myelin, which helps messages travel faster and more efficiently”
