How Learning Works

How Learning Works: 7 Research-Based Principles for Smart Teaching by S. Ambrose, M. Bridges, M. DiPierto, M.Lovett and M. Norman.

“Learning results from what the student does and thinks and only from what the student does and thinks. The teacher can advance learning only by influencing what the student does to learn.” -Herbert A. Simon, one of the founders of the field of Cognitive Science, Nobel Laureate, and University Professor (deceased) at Carnegie Mellon University.”

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Upcoming events at the CTL:

Crafting Community / Making Meaning
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Creative practices help us process uncertainty, build community, and find new perspectives on challenges. In this series, we’ll be engaging in various community building activities and creative exercises (e.g., collaging, origami, and more). We’ll meet in person in the East Reading Room (Library, 2nd Floor) on select Mondays from 12:30pm to 1:30pm.
Curiosity Hour: FA26
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A space to pause, reflect, and explore questions together.
Faculty Spotlights
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Join us for this online faculty-led series where colleagues highlight a certain classroom practice, use of a technological platform, pedagogical approach, or research on classroom/studio practice they’ve found invaluable and especially relevant for cross-departmental sharing. Each Spotlight takes place virtually and includes about 25-35 minutes of sharing with plenty of time for questions, answers, and conversation in the rest of our hour together.

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