Science of Learning

How do students learn, retain, and apply new information, and how can educators use that knowledge to strengthen instruction? The science of learning helps answer those questions.

The science of learning explores how the brain takes in, processes, stores, and retrieves information. Drawing on research from cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and education, it provides evidence-based insights into how learning happens and what practices best support student success.

At CELL, we help educators understand and apply the science of learning in practical, meaningful ways. Our work connects cognitive science research to classroom practice, equipping educators with strategies they can implement right away while building a deeper understanding of why those strategies are effective.

Questions the science of learning can help answer:

• How do students learn best?
• Why don't students remember what I taught? How do I help students remember more?
• How do I help my students learn better study habits?
• What are research-based teaching strategies?
• How do I ask more effective questions in my lessons?

Your Next Step

CELL offers a science of learning micro-credential to help educators apply science of learning research to the classroom. This course combines asynchronous learning with instructor-led discussions to offer flexibility for busy educators while maximizing learning. Our next cohort begins Fall 2026, and registration is now open.

Further Reading

• The Science of Learning: 99 Studies That Every Teacher Needs to Know
• Do I Have Your Attention? Understanding Memory Constraints and Maximizing Learning
• Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning
• Teaching & Learning Illuminated: The Big Ideas, Illustrated