Observational practice is discussed as a substitute for physical practice for motor learning and adaptation. We systematically reviewed the literature on observational practice in reaching and aiming ...

Effective learning skills are critical for navigating an increasingly complex world. Rapid advances in technology make it possible to access large amounts of information quickly. Although this ...

Two of the forum’s moderators share further ideas on how teachers can implement this research-backed strategy.

What qualities of professional development (PD) support teachers’ learning and practice? Much attention has been focused on how to best conceptualize and approach teachers' early and on-going ...

Rick: A lot of parents and educators may be familiar with the phrase “mastery learning” but not have a clear idea what it means in practice. What is it exactly? Scott: My journey began in 2012 when I ...

Admiral Nurses provide specialist case management for families affected by dementia. Ongoing professional development, clinical supervision and reflection are fundamental to their practice. In this ...

A number of factors contribute to workforce development and quality professional practice for any professional role. Preparation programs, training, mentoring and coaching, and in-service professional ...

In schools across the U.S., multiple-choice questions such as this one provoke anxiety, even dread. Their appearance means it is testing time, and tests are big, important, excruciatingly unpleasant ...

In this article, I examine what science tells us about effective practice and instruction. I explore whether the idiom ‘practice makes perfect’ stands up to scrutiny. This idiom has two fundamental ...

Current literature focuses on the use of organised continuing professional development events to record evidence of learning, particularly for nurse revalidation. There are many informal learning ...