Zach Groshell, PhD, is a highly distinguished speaker and workshop presenter who specializes in bringing the science of learning into schools.
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“Dr. Groshell translates academic research into practical, hands-on classroom routines and strategies. His presentations detail the “what” and the “why” of efficient classroom teaching. He not only outlines tactical and tangible teacher moves, but also equips the teacher with a greater sense of purpose.”
Maran Whiting, ELA Teacher
“When I started teaching, I felt like I was just putting out fires as issues arose. Dr. Groshell’s coaching has provided me with the tools to manage my classroom and to put the focus on the academics.”
Taylor Burns, Spanish Teacher
Cognitive Load Theory
How can research into how the mind works help us to design instruction that works for all learners? This presentation helps teachers to understand this highly important body of research, including what it implies for classroom teaching. This is Zach’s most requested webinar!
The Science of Learning
Every school is at a different place in their cognitive science journey. With past webinars and workshops on Dual Coding, Retrieval Practice, Generative Learning, and many more, Zach can create a bespoke PD that fits your building’s needs. He can also provide instructional coaching to teams around evidence-informed practice.
Direct and Explicit Instruction
While there is a long history in education of diminishing the importance of “teacher talk”, many schools are choosing to focus on the fundamentals of great teacher-led instruction. Listen to Zach being interviewed about explicit instruction on this podcast to get a taste of this exciting PD.
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