Communicate your message for a lasting impression
With Stephanie Dodier
The way we think about learning (and studying) is rooted in lore and intuition. Yet, the most effective learning strategies are counter-intuitive! Have you ever felt successful at communicating your message (in a lecture, a workshop, a meeting, ...) because everyone seemed to have understood? When we think about learning, the ease with which new concepts are understood is just part of the story. If we consider that learning is acquiring new knowledge/skills to transfer to new situations, we want the information to be readily available later. How do we ensure the information we communicate isn’t forgotten? The science of learning offers evidence-based strategies to allow us to communicate our message for long-term retention. BONUS: this will also revolutionize your own learning habits to help you maximize retention while saving time!
Stephanie Dodier is a seasoned secondary science teacher who has taught various science curriculums in different provinces. As a sessional instructor at SFU and an education consultant, she works with various organizations and guides educators from all fields. Her mission is to communicate research-based educational practices because she values bridging the gap between academia and practice in all educational settings. Stephanie also has a master’s degree in education (curriculum and instruction). Her topics of predilection include science education, the science of learning, experiential learning, competency-based education, teacher education, and the implementation of educational innovations. Her theoretical knowledge and her teaching experience combined allows her to bring to the table a more holistic view of education. Finally, Stephanie hopes that her passion for education transpires in the way she raises her two daughters.