Jim Heal
Professor, Evidence-Informed Education Leadership, Academica University of Applied Sciences
Dr. Jim Heal is a leading advocate for bridging the worlds of research and practice in education and co-founder of Learning Science Partners, which creates transformative professional learning experiences rooted in the principles of learning science. His work seeks to develop expertise in evidence-informed instruction and leadership in K-12 schools, school districts, and higher education institutions. Dr. Heal was a teacher and principal for ten years in the UK before moving to the US, where he became Director of Practice at Harvard’s Research Schools International initiative. At Deans for Impact, a US-based non-profit, he increased teacher effectiveness by infusing the science of learning into educator preparation. He serves as Professor of Evidence-Informed Education Leadership at Academica University of Applied Sciences in Amsterdam and taught at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, where he earned his doctorate in educational leadership. He is the author of three books on education: How Teaching Happens, Mental Models, and Instructional Illusions.
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The science of learning: A blueprint for instructional improvement
Achieving meaningful results from professional learning presents many of the same challenges we encounter when organizing for student learning. We strive to create environments characterized by deep processing, authentic application, and sustained practice. But just as fragile student learning can dissipate the moment students hand in an exam, teachers’ strategies […] -
Putting neuroscience to work for all students
Zaretta Hammond is an educational consultant and bestselling author who brings a unique focus on neuroscience to the conversation about equitable access to rigorous instruction. A former writing teacher, she has designed and facilitated professional learning for numerous school districts and organizations. Her latest book is Rebuilding Students’ Learning Power: […] -
Learning science provides the evidence, tools, and momentum to close gaps
When visiting London, you’re likely to hear the phrase “Mind the gap,” which cautions riders to pay attention to the space between the train and the platform. On a recent trip, that gentle message brought to mind another gap, one that is particularly concerning to those of us who design, […]
