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How Learning Happens: Principles Every Teacher Should Know with Carl Hendrick

Melissa & Lori Love Literacy ® | Science of Reading for Teachers

Chapters
0:00
Why The Science Of Learning
1:17
Defining The Science And Its Value
3:36
Probabilities Not Prescriptions
5:16
Working Memory Limits And Design
8:18
Empathy, Ethics, And Expertise
11:28
Knowledge As The Stuff Of Thought
15:12
Misconceptions And Fast Feedback Loops
19:05
Independence Comes From Guidance
22:00
Engagement Versus Learning
26:01
Retrieval, Interleaving, And CFU
31:10
Early Reading As A Masterclass
35:20
Calibrating Interleaving And Discrimination
39:10
One Big Takeaway And Closing
Melissa & Lori Love Literacy ® | Science of Reading for Teachers
How Learning Happens: Principles Every Teacher Should Know with Carl Hendrick
Jan 02, 2026

Episode 242

In this episode, Carl Hendrick emphasizes the critical role of timely feedback in the educational process, highlighting how immediate responses to misconceptions can significantly enhance student learning. He discusses the challenges teachers face in providing effective feedback and the importance of checking for understanding, interleaving, and retrieval practice to ensure that students grasp the material being taught.

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Key Takeaways

  • Timely feedback is crucial for effective learning.
  • The closer the feedback loop, the more powerful the learning.
  • Checking for understanding can significantly improve teaching effectiveness.
  • Understanding checks guide instructional decisions.

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