🎓 5 Scientifically Proven Study Tips for Success, Ace Your Exams, and Get Into College with Dr. Luke Rowe 🎓

This is an abridged version of the episode and the discussion about the scientific literature in support of these study tips has been edited out. If you'd like to hear the extended version, see the previously published epside.

Unlock your full potential with these 5 powerful study tips from Dr. Luke Rowe! Whether you're a high school student, college freshman, or lifelong learner, these strategies draw upon the latest scientific evidence to help you achieve academic success and beyond. 🌟

If you'd prefer to watch the original video recording of this episode, please see the powerful learning YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/PLbSLmyXv0Q

Tip 1: Decide ‘What’ You Want to Achieve 🎯

Learn the science of Edwin Locke's goal setting theory with specific yet difficult 'stretch' goals that should be both outcome and process bound. Discover how writing your goals down and tracking your progress can drive you to success.

Tip 2: Punch Procrastination in the Face!  🚀

Struggling to stay focused? Punch procrastination in the face with practical techniques like the Pomodoro technique, scheduling, and creating a distraction-free study environment.

Tip 3: Find Your 'Why' 💡

Understand the deeper purpose behind your studies. Whether it’s for personal growth, family pride, or future success, knowing your ‘why’ can fuel your motivation.

Tip 4: Take a R.I.D.E 🏇

Enhance your learning with Luke's very own pillars of powerful practice: Retrieval, Interleaved, Distributed, and Expert (Deliberate) Practice. These methods are scientifically proven to boost retention and performance. (Luke has a book on this topic to be published in 2025 - stay tuned!)

Tip 5: Follow the Grandma Rules 👵

Don’t forget the basics: Eat well, sleep well, exercise regularly, surround yourself with positive people, and believe in yourself. These simple yet effective tips can greatly improve your mental and physical wellbeing, and enaure you dont burnout along the way to achieving your study goals.

Watch now and transform your study habits for a brighter future! 🌟

📚 Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
2:44 Tip 1: Decide What You Want to Achieve
5:43 Tip 2: Punch Procrastination in the Face
6:10 Tip 3: Find Your 'Why'
14:11 Tip 4: Take a R.I.D.E (Luke's 4 Pillars of Powerful Practice)
28:37 Tip 5: Follow the Grandma Rules
30:50 Conclusion

👍 Like, Share, and Subscribe for more science of learning content!

#StudyTips #GoalSetting #BeatProcrastination #StudentSuccess #Motivation #AcademicExcellence #SMARTGoals #StudyHabits #SelfImprovement #DrLukeRowe

Here are some ways you can follow me on social media and show your support for this podcast:

• X [Twitter] (@LukeIRowe)
• Website (http://www.powerfullearning.net)
• YouTube (@PowerfulLearningHub, with Luke Rowe, Ph.D.)

Level-up your learning and unlock your expertise with Luke's R.I.D.E Model of Powerful Practice to help you master ANYTHING! (Part 2 of 3)

This video is the second part of a 3-part Learning and Teaching seminar series at the Australian Catholic University (Part 2 of 3): The Elevating Learning Seminar Series, presented by Dr Luke Rowe. It was originally presented at ACU on the 9th of August, 2024.

We focus on the four pillars of powerful practice from Luke's forthcoming book 'Powerful Practice'.

You can also find the original video recording of this lecture on the Powerful Learning YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/w7qoCFyy-Wc

1. Retrieval Practice (Powerful Practice Pillar 1)
Enhance your memory and understanding by actively recalling and reimagining knowledge that you've previously stored in your long-term memory. This technique helps strengthen and enrich the memory, and enhance neural connections to make it easier to retrieve and access knowledge when you need it. Learn how to implement effective retrieval strategies in your study routine.

2. Interleaved Practice (Powerful Practice Pillar 2)
Mix different topics or skills within a single study session. This approach is like 'crossfit' for your brain; it helps us prepare for an unpredictable world by making your practice less predictable. When we interleave our practice, we improve learning and retention by forcing our brain to constantly switch gears, making it more adaptable and better at distinguishing between concepts. Discover practical ways to incorporate interleaving into your practice.

3. Distributed Practice (Powerful Practice Pillar 3)
Spread out your study sessions over time instead of cramming. Distributed practice, also known as spaced repetition, helps improve long-term retention and reduces the forgetting curve. It gives you a chance to reflect, rehearse, and elaborate on your learning and ensure it is context-free and robust to any situation or setting when you need it most. We’ll show you how to plan your study schedule for maximum effectiveness.

4. Expert Practice (Powerful Practice Pillar 4)
Focus on deliberate expert practice with focused, goal-directed, effortful, and targeted feedback to achieve mastery. This involves setting specific goals, breaking down complex skills into manageable parts, and continuously refining your technique over an extended period of time under the guidance of an expert teacher or coach. Learn how to apply expert practice methods to accelerate your learning journey.

Join Luke as we explore each component of the R.I.D.E. model, backed by evidence-based strategies and practical tips from a high-achieving student and learning scientist - Luke Rowe. Luke draws upon his own experiences as a low-SES student who scored in the top percentile of his state in his high school exams, was dux of his college, and graduated first place in his Master's degrees. He has a Ph.D. in the learning sciences and has published in the highest ranked academic education journals. 

Let's work together to level-up your learning and teaching today!


Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
07:14 Retrieval Practice (Powerful Practice Pillar 1)
33:45 Interleaved Practice (Powerful Practice Pillar 2)
44:14 Distributed Practice (Powerful Practice Pillar 3)
57:20 Expert Practice (Powerful Practice Pillar 4)


Hashtags:
#Learning #Education #CognitiveScien

Here are some ways you can follow me on social media and show your support for this podcast:

• X [Twitter] (@LukeIRowe)
• Website (http://www.powerfullearning.net)
• YouTube (@PowerfulLearningHub, with Luke Rowe, Ph.D.)

Rethinking How We Learn: The Power of Deep and Meaningful Learning

Join me on another learning adventure by rethinking how we learn. We'll investigate some extremely powerful theories and techniques about the brain and the science of learning. Discover Friston's Bayesian Brain, Ausubel’s Meaningful Learning, and Craik and Lockhart's Levels of Processing theories can transform your understanding and enhance your learning experience. Learn the importance of storytelling, deep questioning, and knowledge generation and elaboration to take your teaching and learning to the next level. This episode is perfect for educators, students, and anyone interested in cognitive science and educational psychology. You can also find the original recording of this episode on my YouTube Channel here: https://youtu.be/TFmQzDBFBgo

This is the first part of a 3-part Learning and Teaching seminar series at the Australian Catholic University (Part 1 of 3): The Elevating Learning Seminar Series, presented by Dr Luke Rowe. It was originally presented at ACU on 7th of June, 2024. 

If you enjoy it, leave a positive review or share it with a friend and help others discover our content. Thanks for being a part of the Powerful Learning community!

Chapters:
A Painful Lesson in Rote Learning
Theories of Deep and Meaningful Learning
The Bayesian Brain Explained
How Do We Learn?
The Power of Storytelling in Learning
Deep Questioning Techniques
Knowledge Generation and Elaboration
Implications for Teaching and Learning



Key Takeaways:

The power of prior knowledge as the single biggest influence on future knowledge
How we learn as the Bayesian Brain predicts and updates knowledge
How learning is nature's way of solving our body's 'Cost of Living Crisis'
Understanding Ausubel’s Meaningful Learning
The impact of Craik and Lockhart's Levels of Processing on retention
The role of storytelling as a way of promoting the intellectual and emotional scaffolding for our memories to hang
How to ask deep questioning in learning and how the questions we ask are more importnt than the answers we give as educators
Techniques for generating and elaborating on knowledge and how this implicates Artificial Intelligence and learning. 


Hashtags:
#Learning #Education #CognitiveScience #MeaningfulLearning #BayesianBrain #Storytelling #DeepLearning #EducationalPsychology #LearningTechniques #LukeRowe

Here are some ways you can follow me on social media and show your support for this podcast:

• X [Twitter] (@LukeIRowe)
• Website (http://www.powerfullearning.net)
• YouTube (@PowerfulLearningHub, with Luke Rowe, Ph.D.)

Unlock the secrets to powerful learning with our deep dive into ‘Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning’, by by Peter C. Brown, Henry L. Roediger III, Mark A. McDaniel.

In this book review, we discover how to transform your study habits with these 5 evidence-based strategies:

1. Retrieval Practice: Move beyond rereading and embrace active recall for lasting memory.
2. Interleaving: Mix up your learning topics to enhance categorization and application skills1.
3. Learning from Errors: Use mistakes as a learning tool to fill knowledge gaps and deepen understanding.
4. Spaced Repetition: Optimize your study sessions over time for better retention.
5. Overcoming Illusions: Recognize and avoid the pitfalls of perceived knowledge.

Join Luke Rowe, a seasoned learning scientist, as he busts myths and guides you through practical techniques to make your learning stick. Whether you’re a student, educator, or lifelong learner, this video is your roadmap to effective and robust learning. Don’t just study harder, study smarter!

Embrace the science of learning and sharpen your cognitive skills. Hit subscribe for more insights and strategies to power up your brain’s potential!

If you want to view the video version of this podcast, please see my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/cI85-Qo6xBI


You can purchase this book from Amazon in your local region: https://a.co/d/hgmo24v 

#learningscience  #memoryskills #scienceofreading #studytips

Here are some ways you can follow me on social media and show your support for this podcast:

• X [Twitter] (@LukeIRowe)
• Website (http://www.powerfullearning.net)
• YouTube (@PowerfulLearningHub, with Luke Rowe, Ph.D.)

 Mastering Influence: Brain-Based Strategies for Impactful Learning

Welcome to the "Powerful Learning Podcast"! 🌟 In this episode, I summarize some big ideas from the book Stop Talking, Start Influencing: 12 Insights from Brain Science to Make Your Message Stick by Dr. Jared Cooney-Horvath. This book is a treasure trove of practical tips and scientific principles to enhance your influence.

Join me as I delve into the fascinating world of brain science and behavioral insights to help you communicate, teach, and learn more effectively.

The video-recorded version of this podcast can be found here on my YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/FQjArPwDCV8?si=OU-FOo-9QZ09o9bX

What you’ll learn:

• The Power of Storytelling: Learn how storytelling enhances memory and engagement. Jared identifies five types of narrative arcs: Origin, Controversy, Application, Humanizer, and Cliff-hanger, each designed to make information memorable and impactful.
• Multitasking Myths: Discover why multitasking is a myth and how task-switching leads to decreased efficiency and accuracy. Understand the cognitive costs associated with rapid task-switching and how it impairs memory and learning.
• Context and State-Dependent Learning: Explore how the environment and emotional states influence learning and memory recall. Practical tips include matching training contexts to performance environments and leveraging sensory cues to enhance retention.

🌟 Some Interesting Takeaways:

• Learn how yarning circles and storytelling techniques from ancient cultures can be applied to modern learning.
• Understand the hidden costs of multitasking and why focusing on one task at a time can boost your efficiency and accuracy.
• Apply the principles of context- and state-dependent learning to maximize your educational outcomes.

🎓 About Me: I'm Luke Rowe, Ph.D. in learning sciences, and I’m passionate about teaching and sharing the latest insights from brain science to help you learn, teach, and communicate better.

👉 Useful Links:

• Hedonometer Project: Explore the narrative arcs of popular stories here: Hedonometer Project
• Book Purchase: Get your copy of Stop Talking, Start Influencing here: Amazon Link

🔔 Don’t Forget: If you found this podcast helpful, please follow, rate, and review for more brain science tips that can revolutionize your learning and communication skills.

Related Episodes:

• 5 Proven Learning Strategies from ‘Make It Stick’ - Learn Like a Boss!: YouTube Link
• Unlock the Secrets of Evidence-Based Teaching: YouTube Link

For those who prefer watching, check out the original video on YouTube: Watch Here.

Thanks for listening! Until next time, keep learning and influencing! 

Here are some ways you can follow me on social media and show your support for this podcast:

• X [Twitter] (@LukeIRowe)
• Website (http://www.powerfullearning.net)
• YouTube (@PowerfulLearningHub, with Luke Rowe, Ph.D.)

In this evidence-rich episode we are joined by our guest, A/Professor Sean Kang, as we explore scientifically proven principles of practice to supercharge your learning journey. 

Sean is a cognitive psychologist whose research focuses on applying the cognitive science of human learning and memory towards improving instructional practice. He has written and published extensively on the topics of effective practice covering retrieval, distributed, and interleaved practice. 

Join us in our journey to uncover research-informed practice strategies that help you go beyond what can be achieved by effort alone - to study smarter, not harder.

================ A video version of this podcast can be found here: https://youtu.be/Xb3zFeIoVRk?si=zsonsIRplCo8zksa ================

Key Questions Explored:

***Retrieval Practice: Understand why retrieval practice reigns supreme over passive review methods like rereading. We break down the concept and share practical tips for incorporating it into your teaching and study routines.

***Distributed Practice: Dive into the science behind distributed practice. Learn how spacing out your learning sessions optimizes memory retention. We’ll even touch on Carpenter’s groundbreaking ‘temporal ridgeline’ research.

***Interleaved Practice: Discover why mixing up different topics or skills during practice enhances learning. Explore the benefits of interleaving and how it compares to blocked practice in terms of both perception and outcomes.

***Timing Matters:
When should you employ these practice techniques? Is it during the initial acquisition phase or after mastering the content? We’ve got the answers.

***Debunking Myths:
Are the benefits of interleaving simply a result of the ‘spacing effect’ or is there something more to it? We’ll unravel the truth about interleaving and its impact on learning. Spoiler alert: It’s not just about spacing!

***Strategic Choices:
Are there scenarios where you should avoid distributed practice or interleaving? We discuss situations when massed or blocked practice might be a better fit.

Join us on this knowledge-packed journey and revolutionize your approach to learning!

A/Prof. Sean Kang's Academic Profile: https://findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/profile/837588-sean-kang#:~:text=Sean%20is%20a%20cognitive%20psychologist,D.

--------------

Are you new to the Powerful Learning Podcast? Welcome to the club! 

I'm your host Luke Rowe, Ph.D. I'm a researcher and university lecturer who specializes in evidence-based teaching and the science of learning. 

I’m extremely passionate about understanding and improving learning and I started this podcast with the hope of sharing this passion with my university students and a broader audience of curious folk.  

I look forward to sharing our learning adventure together as we dive into topics about evidence-based teaching and the science of learning. 

Here are some ways you can follow me on social media and show your support for this podcast:


X [Twitter] (@LukeIRowe)
Website (http://www.powerfullearning.net)
YouTube: https://youtu.be/Xb3zFeIoVRk

Here are some ways you can follow me on social media and show your support for this podcast:

• X [Twitter] (@LukeIRowe)
• Website (http://www.powerfullearning.net)
• YouTube (@PowerfulLearningHub, with Luke Rowe, Ph.D.)

What's the purpose of education? Could it have something to do with human flourishing? In this episode, we invite guest and human flourishing expert, Dr. Kylie Trask-Kerr, to explore the topic of human flourishing in various educational contexts, including at the level of individuals, classrooms, schools, and broader communities. Kylie is an experienced educator at both the secondary and tertiary levels and has spent the better part of two decades honing her knowledge and skills in educational philosophy with a keen interest on human flourishing. 

Tune in to learn from our expert guest, Dr. Kylie Trask-Kerr, and discover how you can make a difference and help your students flourish in the classroom. Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast for more insightful discussion on evidence-based education, the science of learning, and other topics that matter. 

Link to Kylie's Google Scholar page: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=cTcOOQQAAAAJ&hl=en

---------------

Are you new to the Powerful Learning Podcast? Welcome to the club! 

I'm your host Luke Rowe, Ph.D. I'm a researcher and university lecturer who specializes in evidence-based teaching and the science of learning. 

I’m extremely passionate about understanding and improving learning and I started this podcast with the hope of sharing this passion with my university students and a broader audience of curious folk.  

I look forward to sharing our learning adventure together as we dive into topics about evidence-based teaching and the science of learning. 

Here are some ways you can follow me on social media and show your support for this podcast:

• X [Twitter] (@LukeIRowe)
• Website (http://www.powerfullearning.net)
• YouTube (Powerful Learning, with Luke Rowe, Ph.D.) 

Here are some ways you can follow me on social media and show your support for this podcast:

• X [Twitter] (@LukeIRowe)
• Website (http://www.powerfullearning.net)
• YouTube (@PowerfulLearningHub, with Luke Rowe, Ph.D.)

EXTENDED VERSION

This is an extended version of episode 14, with Dr. Mike Witter.  It's been provided to support those of you who would like to take a deeper dive into the notion of 'teacher quality'.  Some additional topics that we discuss on this extended version include:

1.  Teacher-performance pay
2. Professional Learning and Development to Improve Teacher Quality
3. How would Mike spend a billion dollars on Education?
4. What’s getting Mike excited in his work? 

So if you'd like to 'geek out' on the details about teacher quality, then please join us by clicking play now!

----------------------------Original Episode Description----------------------------

What does it mean to be a good teacher? This is a multifaceted concept that has been the subject of research for over a century. While we've made significant progress, there are still many questions that remain unanswered about the purpose of education, the distinction between teacher quality and quality teaching, how to measure effective teaching, and most importantly, how to improve and upskill teachers to achieve excellence in education.

In an effort to address these important and complex questions, I'll be joined by Dr. Mike Witter, a teacher quality expert and my esteemed colleague at Australian Catholic University. Together, we aim to enhance the educational experience by helping teachers become more effective and students become better learners.

Dr. Witter brings a wealth of experience from his work across various sectors of education, including elementary schools in New York, secondary schools in America and Australia, and now at the university level in the National School of Education. His expertise and insights make him one of the most nuanced and complex thinkers in the field of education. Our discussions often delve into the latest research findings, challenge assumptions about effective teaching practices, and lead to moments of intense debate, laughter, and profound insights.

I invite you to join us as we explore the topic of quality teaching and benefit from Dr. Mike Witter's remarkable ability to unravel the complexities and focus on what truly matters in education.

---------------

Are you new to the Powerful Learning Podcast? Welcome to the club! 

I'm your host Luke Rowe, Ph.D. I'm a researcher and university lecturer who specializes in evidence-based teaching and the science of learning. 

I’m extremely passionate about understanding and improving learning and I started this podcast with the hope of sharing this passion with my university students and a broader audience of curious folk.  

I look forward to sharing our learning adventure together as we dive into topics about evidence-based teaching and the science of learning. 

Here are some ways you can follow me on social media and show your support for this podcast:

• X [Twitter] (@LukeIRowe)
• Website (http://www.powerfullearning.net)
• YouTube (Powerful Learning, with Luke Rowe, Ph.D.) 

Music is produced by Zac Nelson (Pixelate). 

Here are some ways you can follow me on social media and show your support for this podcast:

• X [Twitter] (@LukeIRowe)
• Website (http://www.powerfullearning.net)
• YouTube (@PowerfulLearningHub, with Luke Rowe, Ph.D.)

What does it mean to be a good teacher? This is a multifaceted concept that has been the subject of research for over a century. While we've made significant progress, there are still many questions that remain unanswered about the purpose of education, the distinction between teacher quality and quality teaching, how to measure effective teaching, and most importantly, how to improve and upskill teachers to achieve excellence in education.

In an effort to address these important and complex questions, I'll be joined by Dr. Mike Witter, a teacher quality expert and my esteemed colleague at Australian Catholic University. Together, we aim to enhance the educational experience by helping teachers become more effective and students become better learners.

Dr. Witter brings a wealth of experience from his work across various sectors of education, including elementary schools in New York, secondary schools in America and Australia, and now at the university level in the National School of Education. His expertise and insights make him one of the most nuanced and complex thinkers in the field of education. Our discussions often delve into the latest research findings, challenge assumptions about effective teaching practices, and lead to moments of intense debate, laughter, and profound insights.

I invite you to join us as we explore the topic of quality teaching and benefit from Dr. Mike Witter's remarkable ability to unravel the complexities and focus on what truly matters in education.

---------------

Are you new to the Powerful Learning Podcast? Welcome to the club! 

I'm your host Luke Rowe, Ph.D. I'm a researcher and university lecturer who specializes in evidence-based teaching and the science of learning. 

I’m extremely passionate about understanding and improving learning and I started this podcast with the hope of sharing this passion with my university students and a broader audience of curious folk.  

I look forward to sharing our learning adventure together as we dive into topics about evidence-based teaching and the science of learning. 

Here are some ways you can follow me on social media and show your support for this podcast:

• X [Twitter] (@LukeIRowe)
• Website (http://www.powerfullearning.net)
• YouTube (Powerful Learning, with Luke Rowe, Ph.D.) 

Music is produced by Zac Nelson (Pixelate). 

Here are some ways you can follow me on social media and show your support for this podcast:

• X [Twitter] (@LukeIRowe)
• Website (http://www.powerfullearning.net)
• YouTube (@PowerfulLearningHub, with Luke Rowe, Ph.D.)

How much classroom discussion involves the teacher talking compared to their students? For most teachers, the reality is sobering: the typical teacher spends far more time talking and asking questions than their students and this is often detrimental to learning and engagement. Sadly, research even suggests that some students can go through an entire school day without sharing a single conversation with another human being, including their teacher. 

This highlights the importance of today's topic: dynamic discourse in the classroom.  It's extremely important because communication makes up an enormous chunk of what happens inside classrooms and can therefore have a HUGE influence on how students engage in the learning process. 

If you've ever wondered how to take charge of your language in the classroom to help improve learning, then today's episode of the powerful learning podcast is for you. 

I’ll be in discussion with educational consultant, researcher, teacher, and all round amazing human Dr. Sophie Specjal. Sophie has extensive experience working across all sectors of education, from early childhood through to tertiary and adult education. She’s spent the last 10 years leading professional teaching and learning communities to help them understand how they can communicate more effectively in their learning contexts. 

Sophie has been a good friend of mine for years now, and every time I share a conversation with her, I feel inspired and buoyant about the future of education. I hope her passion and vision for change is equally uplifting for you and that her research challenges you to become a catalyst for effective and dynamic discourse in your teaching and learning environment. 

---------------

Are you new to the Powerful Learning Podcast? Welcome to the club! 

I'm your host Luke Rowe, Ph.D. I'm a researcher and university lecturer who specializes in evidence-based teaching and the science of learning. 

I’m extremely passionate about understanding and improving learning and I started this podcast with the hope of sharing this passion with my university students and a broader audience of curious folk.  

I look forward to sharing our learning adventure together as we dive into topics about evidence-based teaching and the science of learning. 

Here are some ways you can follow me on social media and show your support for this podcast:

• Twitter (@LukeIRowe)
• Website (http://www.powerfullearning.net)
• YouTube (Powerful Learning, with Luke Rowe, Ph.D.) 

Music is produced by Zac Nelson (Pixelate). 

Here are some ways you can follow me on social media and show your support for this podcast:

• X [Twitter] (@LukeIRowe)
• Website (http://www.powerfullearning.net)
• YouTube (@PowerfulLearningHub, with Luke Rowe, Ph.D.)