Small Tweaks, Large Impact: Applying the Science of Learning in Everyday Classrooms

THE SPEAKER

Emad Mansour, PhD - Associate Director for Curriculum Development, University of South Alabama

Emad Mansour, PhD, is the Associate Director for Curriculum Development at the University of South Alabama. He holds PhDs in Plant Pathology (University of Illinois) and Education (Auburn University), as well as a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice from King’s College London. Since 2005, he has supported instructional development at institutions across three continents. His research focuses on the characteristics of excellent teaching.

WORKSHOP SUMMARY

How do people actually learn—and how can small, research-informed changes in teaching lead to significantly better retention and understanding? In this interactive session, we’ll explore three powerful principles from the science of learning: Attention, Spacing, and Retrieval. The participants will walk away with fresh insights—and ready-to-use strategies—that make a big impact without overhauling their entire teaching.

This is the recording of an interactive session on zoom and not a standard presentation. 

KEYWORDS: Curriculum Development, Teaching, Learning

CMLE Credit: 1.0