10 min

Unlocking Potential: The Science of Timing in Education - Insights from research and Strategies for Student Success BIG Ideas in small Windows

    • Education

Adapted from my book, Radical Principals
Welcome back to "Big Ideas in Small Windows" with your host, Mike Gaskell. In today's episode, we explore the often overlooked yet profoundly impactful role of timing on student success. Drawing on Dan Pink's research, we uncover how circadian rhythms and developmental phases significantly influence adolescents' learning. Discover practical strategies for educators to harness the power of timing, from optimizing peak energy times for challenging tasks to incorporating mindful breaks, ultimately transforming the learning experience and empowering students to thrive. Join us as we unpack relevant issues with evidence-based solutions in the world of education.

We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. 

IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:
Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers’ timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments🚀 Ready to see why leading districts trust IXL for their educational needs? Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.

Adapted from my book, Radical Principals
Welcome back to "Big Ideas in Small Windows" with your host, Mike Gaskell. In today's episode, we explore the often overlooked yet profoundly impactful role of timing on student success. Drawing on Dan Pink's research, we uncover how circadian rhythms and developmental phases significantly influence adolescents' learning. Discover practical strategies for educators to harness the power of timing, from optimizing peak energy times for challenging tasks to incorporating mindful breaks, ultimately transforming the learning experience and empowering students to thrive. Join us as we unpack relevant issues with evidence-based solutions in the world of education.

We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. 

IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:
Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers’ timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments🚀 Ready to see why leading districts trust IXL for their educational needs? Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.

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