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— Interprofessional Academy of Educators — Collaborations — Special Interest Groups — Science of Learning

Science of Learning

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Join us in exploring how health care students learn and how we can optimize learning for all.

The Science of Learning interest group is interested in gaining an appreciation for and supporting the purposeful application of the knowledge garnered from cognitive theory, adult learning and memory research to health care professions education.

Members of the group may collaborate in various areas based on interest. Potential topics include:

Building connections between purposeful teaching and meaningful learning
Engaging in the design and implementation of learning innovations
Using cognitive neuroscience principles to improve instructional methodologies
Developing activities for faculty and staff about the science of learning

If you are interested in joining the group, please email the Academy for more information.

Leadership

Dr. Keely Cassidy

Keely Cassidy, PhD — Co-Chair
Assistant Professor
Genetics, Cell Biology & Anatomy
College of Medicine
Bio

Suhasini Kotcherlakota, PhD — Co-Chair
Assistant Professor
Omaha Division
College of Nursing
Bio | Spotlight

Information Related to the Science of Learning

The Science of Learning

PDF by Deans for Impact explaining practical implications for the classroom

The Science of Learning

National Education Association article with how-to videos

What is the Science of Learning?

Special broadcast from Johns Hopkins

Best Practices for Designing Effective Rubrics

Article from ASU Teach Online

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Contact the Academy

to join this interest group

Phone: 402-559-9244