KQED News Mind/Shift – Deborah Farmer Kris
“But memory is inextricably tied to learning. “You don’t really really learn anything unless you have it in your long-term memory,” says Barbara Oakley, co-author of the new book “Uncommon Sense Teaching: Practical Insights in Brain Science to Help Students Learn.” When teachers have a better understanding of the brain’s memory systems, they can help students develop stronger study habits and engage them in deep learning.” (more)