Researchers dig deep to understand how we learn

As schools across the country convened for the year, a New York Times story surveyed the recent research into how we learn and retain new information. The findings could change how teachers reach students effectively.

Guests

• Henry "Roddy" Roediger, III: James McDonnell Distinguished University Professor of Psychology at Washington University in St. Louis, Mo.
• Sashank Varma: Professor in the department of educational psychology at the University of Minnesota.

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Resources

• "Forget What You Know About Good Study Habits," New York Times September 6, 2010
• About Roediger
• About Varma