A recent article on Scientific American has been finding some traction on Twitter, and it talks about some recent research on how to optimize difficulty to maximize learning. The paper in question is still under review, but a preprint copy can be found here. Why I like this paper Well, let’s start with the basics:… Read More »
B-Side Papers
The Expertise Reversal Effect – Unchunking Hurts Our Best Students
The Expertise Reversal Effect Learning can only happen when students understand enough of a problem or situation that they can productively seek a goal. There should be gaps in what they know about the path from where they are to their desired solution, but they need to be able to form plans for addressing those… Read More »