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DR ALICE LATIMIER

What are desirable difficulties?

About this Expert Insight

Dr Latimier discusses the need to challenge students enough to reap the long-term benefits of learning, whilst highlighting the dangers of making tasks too difficult and pushing students outside the “proximal zone of development.” She also explains why the most effective strategies with desirable difficulty might not be the most popular amongst students. 

About this Expert Insight

Dr Latimier discusses the need to challenge students enough to reap the long-term benefits of learning, whilst highlighting the dangers of making tasks too difficult and pushing students outside the “proximal zone of development.” She also explains why the most effective strategies with desirable difficulty might not be the most popular amongst students. 

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MEET THE RESEARCHER

Dr Alice Latimier

Scientific Consultant at Cog X

With a doctorate in cognitive science from ENS Ulm, Alice is interested in the contribution of learning sciences to shedding light on effective pedagogies for transmitting new knowledge and skills. She is currently a scientific consultant with the consulting and training agency Cog X, working on the themes of 'learning to learn' and 'learning to train' throughout life.

MEET THE RESEARCHER

Dr Alice Latimier
Scientific Consultant at Cog X

With a doctorate in cognitive science from ENS Ulm, Alice is interested in the contribution of learning sciences to shedding light on effective pedagogies for transmitting new knowledge and skills. She is currently a scientific consultant with the consulting and training agency Cog X, working on the themes of 'learning to learn' and 'learning to train' throughout life.

IN CONVERSATION WITH

Bradley Busch

Psychologist at InnerDrive

Bradley is a Chartered Psychologist and Director of InnerDrive. He is one of the leading experts on how schools and colleges can apply psychological research to improve learning and academic achievement. He is the co-author of The Science of Learning. His particular areas of interest in Cognitive Science are; Retrieval Practice, Spacing, Interleaving and Motivation.

IN CONVERSATION WITH

Bradley Busch
Psychologist at InnerDrive
Bradley is a Chartered Psychologist and Director of InnerDrive. He is one of the leading experts on how schools and colleges can apply psychological research to improve learning and academic achievement. He is the co-author of The Science of Learning. His particular areas of interest in Cognitive Science are; Retrieval Practice, Spacing, Interleaving and Motivation.

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