Professional Development:
Science of Learning for Educators
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Equip your team with practical, research-based insights into how the brain learns.
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Teachers are masters of their subject areas, but they’re rarely given access to the science of how students absorb, process, and retain information—or what gets in the way. This micro-video series provides the foundation for concise, neuroscience-based modules. It helps turn instinct and experience into intentional action, transforming good teaching into lasting learning.
This Micro-Course program truly changed how I approach teaching. Understanding the brain's role in learning and stress has helped me create a more supportive and engaging classroom. I've learned practical strategies to manage my own stress while better supporting my students' emotional needs. It has made me a more patient, connected, and effective teacher. I'm grateful for the tools and insights I have gained. Thank you, CheckIT Learning for providing such valuable and impactful training!
Essential Insights Optimized for Structured Implementation
The Science of Learning Professional Development can be delivered online or in-person, enabling Curriculum Developers to effectively organize their teams.
Key topics include:
- Neuroplasticity and how the brain learns
- Memory retention and recall strategies
- Fostering executive functioning and student motivation
- Reducing cognitive overload in the classroom
- Stress management techniques for teachers and students
- Cultivating a growth mindset in learners
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In-Person or Virtual Science of Learning T&L PD Workshops
Dynamic, in-person, or online sessions led by education and neuroscience experts to inspire and energize your educators.
- Workshop Formats:
- Full-day In-Person, (7 hours),
- Half-day In-Person, (3.5 hours)
- Virtual (2.5 hours)
- Core Content: Practical neuroscience principles, including neuroplasticity, memory retention, attention, motivation, stress management, and cognitive load reduction.
- Immediate Impact: Teachers leave with ready-to-use strategies to transform their classrooms the next day.
professional DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP DETAILS
Option 1: In-Person, Full-Day PD
The Science of Learning: Teaching with the Brain in Mind
- Format: Full-day, 7-hour workshop.
- Key Topics: Neuroplasticity, memory retention, attention, motivation, stress management, cognitive load reduction, and fostering a growth mindset.
- Participant Outcomes:
- Gain a clear, research-based understanding of key brain processes related to learning.
- Enhance teaching practices by integrating evidence-based strategies to improve student memory, attention, and executive functioning.
- Foster a growth mindset, motivate students, and create a positive learning environment.
- Manage cognitive load and stress in the classroom to support student success.
- Detailed Description:
Dive into the fascinating science behind how the brain learns and adapts, providing educators with the tools to optimize their teaching practices. Understanding neuroplasticity and strategies for memory retention equips educators to optimize classroom strategies, creating more effective learning environments and improving student outcomes. Educators will gain insights into key cognitive processes such as memory, attention, and motivation, as well as practical tools to manage cognitive load, foster a growth mindset, and reduce stress in the classroom.
- Includes All Topics: How the Brain Learns, Improve Student Retention, Capture and Sustain Student Attention, Foster Executive Functioning, Cultivate Growth Mindset, Boost Student Motivation, Avoid Cognitive Overload, Aid Stress Reduction.
Option 2. In-Person, Half-Day PD
The Science of Learning: Unlocking the Brain’s Potential
- Format: Half-day, 3.5-hour workshop.
- Key Topics: Neuroplasticity and three customizable topics: memory retention, executive functioning, growth mindset, motivation, cognitive load, or stress reduction.
- Participant Outcomes:
- Gain a research-based understanding of key brain processes related to learning.
- Apply neuroscience concepts to refine and enhance teaching practices.
- Learn concrete strategies to implement immediately in classrooms, promoting teacher and student growth.
- Detailed Description:
Dive into the fascinating science behind how the brain learns and adapts, providing educators with the tools to optimize their teaching practices. Understanding neuroplasticity and strategies for memory retention equips educators to optimize classroom strategies, creating more effective learning environments and improving student outcomes. Educators will gain insights into key cognitive processes such as memory, attention, and motivation, as well as practical tools to manage cognitive load, foster a growth mindset, and reduce stress in the classroom.
- Customize It: Aready included: “How the Brain Learns” plus your choice of three additional topics from this selection: Improve Student Retention, Capture and Sustain Student Attention, Foster Executive Functioning, Cultivate Growth Mindset, Boost Student Motivation, Avoid Cognitive Overload and Aid Stress Reduction.
Option 3. Virtual Workshop
The Science of Learning: Unlocking the Brain's Potential
- Format: Virtual, 2.5-hour session.
- Key Topics: Core neuroscience concepts and two customizable focus areas.
- Participant Outcomes:
- Gain a research-based understanding of key brain processes related to learning.
- Apply neuroscience concepts to refine and enhance teaching practices.
- Learn concrete strategies to implement immediately in classrooms, promoting teacher and student growth.
- Detailed Description:
Educators discover how to unlock students' potential by understanding how brains learn. They receive a practical, research-based understanding of how the brain learns, focusing on enhancing teaching practices while applying neuroscience to improve student outcomes.
- Customize It: Includes the topic of How the Brain Learns and your choice of two additional topics from this selection: Improve Student Retention, Capture and Sustain Student Attention, Foster Executive Functioning, Cultivate Growth Mindset, Boost Student Motivation, Avoid Cognitive Overload, Aid Stress Reduction.
Option 4. video lessons
Science of Learning Self-Paced Micro-Course
- Format: video lessons
- Key Features: Bonus expert interviews, practical classroom applications, and supplementary tools.
- Participant Outcomes:
- Self-paced, mastery-building content tailored for busy educators.
- Science of Learning Micro-Course: Level 1 - Exploration
12 Topics Covered in Videos:- The Power of Neuroplasticity: Basics of how the brain adapts and changes with learning.
- Growth Mindset and the Brain: How beliefs about ability shape learning outcomes.
- What is Memory?: Understanding how memory works in the learning process.
- The Role of Attention in Learning: Strategies to capture and sustain attention.
- Executive Functioning: Key to Academic Success: Planning, organization, and time management.
- The Art of Storytelling in Learning: Using narratives to enhance memory, motivation, and understanding.
- Spaced and Retrieval Learning: Design to remember.
- Teacher Self-Care: Stress and Resilience Strategies Ensuring educators model and maintain balance.
- Managing Student Behavior Through a Social-Emotional Lens: Triggers, Empathy, and Strategies for Positive Outcomes.
- Managing Stress for Better Learning: Understanding good vs. bad stress and teaching students simple techniques for reducing pre-test anxiety.
- Engagement in the Classroom: How to create a learning environment that captures interest.
- The Science of Motivation: Simple ways to engage students' intrinsic motivation.
Why Choose CheckIT Learning’s Professional Development?
- Science You Can Trust: Rooted in cognitive research and designed to drive measurable results.
- Sustainable Success: From boosting retention to fostering a growth mindset, we deliver strategies that stick.
- Teacher-Friendly: Compact lessons, actionable takeaways, and no unnecessary complexity.
Science of Learning Self-Paced Micro-Course
- Format: video lessons
- Key Features: Bonus expert interviews, practical classroom applications, and supplementary tools.
- Participant Outcomes:
- Self-paced, mastery-building content tailored for busy educators.
- Science of Learning Micro-Course: Level 1 - Exploration
12 Topics Covered in Videos:- The Power of Neuroplasticity: Basics of how the brain adapts and changes with learning.
- Growth Mindset and the Brain: How beliefs about ability shape learning outcomes.
- What is Memory?: Understanding how memory works in the learning process.
- The Role of Attention in Learning: Strategies to capture and sustain attention.
- Executive Functioning: Key to Academic Success: Planning, organization, and time management.
- The Art of Storytelling in Learning: Using narratives to enhance memory, motivation, and understanding.
- Spaced and Retrieval Learning: Design to remember.
- Teacher Self-Care: Stress and Resilience Strategies Ensuring educators model and maintain balance.
- Managing Student Behavior Through a Social-Emotional Lens: Triggers, Empathy, and Strategies for Positive Outcomes.
- Managing Stress for Better Learning: Understanding good vs. bad stress and teaching students simple techniques for reducing pre-test anxiety.
- Engagement in the Classroom: How to create a learning environment that captures interest.
- The Science of Motivation: Simple ways to engage students' intrinsic motivation.
FAQs
1. What makes these professional development workshops stand out for K-12 schools?
Our professional development workshops are rooted in neuroscience (the area of Science of Learning that focuses on how the brain learns) and designed to give K-12 teachers actionable, evidence-based strategies that improve student engagement, retention, and learning outcomes. These workshops go beyond generic training by focusing on how the brain learns best, helping educators unlock their students’ full potential.
2. Who are the Science of Learning workshops designed for?
Our workshops are ideal for Curriculum Directors, Principals, Administrators, and K-12 Teachers who want to implement research-based classroom strategies to increase student engagement and improve outcomes. These sessions are designed for schools and districts committed to teacher growth and student success.
3. What formats and durations are available for your PD workshops?
We offer flexible formats to meet the needs of busy educators:
- Full-day In-Person Workshops: 7 hours of immersive training.
- Half-day In-Person Workshops: 3.5 hours of focused learning.
- Virtual Workshops: 2.5 hours of convenient, high-impact online training.
4. How can Curriculum Directors guide team-wide learning with the Science of Learning Micro-Course?
Curriculum Directors can guide team-wide professional development by using the included Director’s Guide. This resource helps align training with district goals, create actionable timelines, and ensure consistent implementation of brain-based teaching strategies across classrooms.
5. How do teachers benefit from these workshops?
This program enables teachers to discover effective new ways to engage students and get inspired for new approaches to unit and lesson planning.
It will enable them to confidently use neuroscience-based approaches for:
- Effective student engagement
- Improved student retention
- Measurable improvements in classroom outcomes
6. How will these workshops impact K-12 student success?
When they are taught how to learn and provided with effective practice materials, students are:
- More engaged and motivated to learn
- Able to keep focus and develop critical life skills like attention, memory, and executive functioning.
- Prepared for the life outside the classroom
7. Are these workshops available to schools not using CheckIT Learning’s LMS?
Yes! These workshops and the Self-Paced Micro-Course are available to all schools and districts. Schools using CheckIT Learning’s LMS gain free access to all PD videos and activities. Additionally, neuroscience best practices are embedded directly into the LMS, promoting consistent use and alignment of strategies across classrooms for greater impact.
8. How do we get started with Science of Learning professional development?
Getting started is easy. Contact us for a custom quote and discuss potential start dates.