Explore foundational strategies and research-based teaching and instruction. From motivation and feedback to research-based instruction and differentiation, improve the foundation of your work in the classroom.
A go-to collection of practices grounded in research and proven to improve student learning outcomes.
Explore StrategiesStrategies for offering actionable, supportive, and growth-centered feedback to students.
See Feedback TipsEncourage intrinsic motivation with strategies that promote curiosity, purpose, and challenge.
Improve Student MotivationGo beyond traditional tests with simple ways to assess understanding and guide instruction.
Move Beyond GradingAdapt instruction to meet the varying needs of students through flexible grouping, choice, and pacing.
Differentiation StrategiesDesign instruction aligned to cognitive levels using Bloom’s framework for learning objectives.
Teach More Effectively with Bloom’sExtend your teaching practice with models, strategies, and frameworks designed to support every learner.
Explore issues with traditional grading and new models that better support learning. Explore grading alternatives
Move from teacher modeling to student independence with this research-based instructional framework. Read more
Learn ways to develop trust and rapport with students to support classroom culture and learning. See strategies
A unique, flexible learning model developed to promote thinking, transfer, and self-direction. View taxonomy
Use ongoing observation and feedback to adapt instruction and support student progress. Learn more
Selected peer-reviewed studies with clear classroom implications for K–20.
Frontiers in Psychology (2023)
Key finding: Compared with traditional instruction, project-based learning (PBL) shows significant positive effects on academic achievement, affective attitudes, and higher-order thinking skills.
Citation: Zhang, L., et al. (2023). Frontiers in Psychology. Open access link
Sustainability (2024)
Key finding: Across 13 meta-analyses, formative assessment produced positive effects ranging from trivial to large, with no negative impacts identified; effects varied by FA type.
Citation: Sortwell, A., et al. (2024). Sustainability. Publisher link
Journal of Applied Research in Memory and Cognition (2023)
Key finding: Adding quick post-quiz “judgments of learning” (JOLs) after retrieval practice yields additional learning gains beyond testing alone—an easy classroom tweak.
Citation: Zhao, W., et al. (2023). JARMAC. Open access link
Communication Education (2024)
Key finding: Instructor clarity improves learning partly by reducing cognitive load and supporting motivation—underscoring explicit learning goals and success criteria.
Citation: Serki, N., et al. (2024). Communication Education. Publisher link