The Science of Learning

The Science of Learning

Participants will explore how people acquire, retain and apply knowledge and skills, drawing on evidence from cognitive science, psychology and educational research. The masterclass examines the roles of attention, working memory, long-term memory, prior knowledge, cognitive load, retrieval, practice and feedback.

The course translates research into practical strategies that can be used immediately across classroom, workplace and online learning environments. Participants will learn how to improve explanations, sequence learning effectively, reduce unnecessary cognitive overload and help learners retain and apply knowledge with greater confidence.

Ideal for teachers, trainers, assessors, learning support practitioners, curriculum leaders and quality professionals, this masterclass supports evidence-informed decision-making without prescribing a single teaching method.

Modules You Will Study

• Understanding how learning happens
• Memory, attention and cognitive load
• Building and connecting knowledge
• Practice, retrieval and long-term retention
• Feedback, motivation and metacognition
• Applying the science of learning

Assessment

• Short knowledge check
• Review of an existing lesson, resource or learning activity
• Practical improvement activity
• Personal implementation plan

Duration: Approximately 2–3 hours

Certificate: A WorkplaceHero CPD Certificate will be issued upon successful completion.