APS

29th APS Annual Convention

Bridging the Gap Between Research and Practice in Education

Saturday, May 27, 2017 · Boston, MA

Cognitive

How can we communicate with teachers, students, and other educators about research? In this symposium, we address best practices and pitfalls of translating rigorous cognitive research to a broader educational audience.

Chairs & Discussants

  • Yana Weinstein-JonesChair
    University of Massachusetts Lowell
  • Megan SmithDiscussant
    Rhode Island College

Presentations

  1. From the Lab to the Classroom: Research at the Interface Between Cognitive Science and EducationLudmila Nunes
  2. The Learning Scientists Community Project: Promoting the Science of LearningYana Weinstein-Jones
  3. Beyond the Ivory Tower: Reciprocal Relationships Between Scientific Research, Communication, and MentorshipChristopher Madan