Help Students Better Retain What You Teach Them: Practical Applications of the SCIENCE OF LEARNING (Grades 1-5)

Presented by Annemarie Johnson
Outstanding Teacher and International Presenter

Specifically Designed for Educators Serving Grades 1-5: Classroom Teachers, Reading Specialists, Special Education Staff, Interventionists, Instructional Coaches, and Administrators

Research-based techniques proven to enhance student learning and long-term memory – across your existing curriculum
Explicit instructional routines that make complex skills more digestible and memorable for students
Insights into why students forget and what to do instead of reteaching the same way
Receive an extensive Science of Learning digital resource handbook with dozens of practical strategies you can implement immediately

Practical Ideas and Strategies

Explore how to make your teaching "stick" by applying the latest research from the Science of Learning in highly practical ways. We now know more than ever about how the brain processes, stores, and retrieves information, but too often, these insights don't make it into daily instruction. This seminar bridges that gap. Join outstanding teacher and international presenter Annemarie Johnson as she unpacks key concepts such as retrieval practice, spaced repetition, cognitive load, metacognition, and active learning. Discover why students often forget what they've "learned" and how small shifts in instruction can dramatically improve retention, engagement, and understanding. Gain dozens of easy-to-implement routines, prompts, and tools that don't require a curriculum overhaul. No matter what content areas you teach, you can embed these strategies into your existing instruction.

You'll also receive an extensive digital resource handbook packed with practical tools, ready-to-use examples, and links to deeper learning. Join Annemarie to enhance your instruction and help students better retain what you teach them.

Ten Key Benefits of Attending

Apply the Science of Learning to Your Everyday Instruction
Learn how research-based principles impact memory and transfer … Easily incorporate these principles to help students better retain what you teach – across your existing curriculum
Boost Student Retention With Retrieval Practice
Discover why retrieval strengthens memory … Explore simple, low-prep routines you can easily include daily
Debunk Harmful Learning Myths That Undermine Instruction
Explore common misconceptions like "learning styles" or "engagement equals learning" … Learn what research really says about how learning happens and how to adjust instruction accordingly
Use Spaced Repetition to Make Learning Stick
Learn how to build spaced review into your instructional routines … Find ways to revisit content without adding extra time
Reduce Cognitive Overload With Explicit Instruction
Break down complex content into manageable chunks … Teach with greater clarity and structure to improve student focus
Check for Understanding in Real Time
Try out easy, effective checks for understanding … Get immediate feedback that will inform your next instructional moves
Design Lessons That Maximize Student Engagement
Replace passive learning with active response strategies … Engage all students in processing, not just answering
Incorporate Writing, Discussion, and Movement to Deepen Learning
Discover how oral, written, and physical response opportunities increase thinking and recall … Use everyday materials to enhance active student learning
Celebrate Mistakes to Maximize Students' Growth Mindset
Shift the culture from fear of error to learning through error … Learn how to model mistake analysis as a powerful teaching tool
Receive a Comprehensive Science of Learning Digital Resource Handbook
Return to your school with the latest research from the Science of Learning … This digital resource handbook is full of practical, ready-to-use, easy-to-implement activities, strategies, and ideas you can use tomorrow with ALL your students

Outstanding Strategies You Can Use Immediately

Here's what you'll learn:

Highly practical Science of Learning strategies to greatly improve student memory and retention
Ways to easily apply retrieval practice across content areas
Clarification of common learning myths and what the research actually shows
Spaced repetition routines you can use daily without taking extra time
Ways to reduce cognitive overload through chunking and clarity
Oral, written, and movement-based response routines to deepen student engagement and thinking
Make abstract concepts more concrete using dual coding and visual strategies
Quick daily review ideas that strengthen long-term retention
Mistake-friendly strategies to help maximize a growth mindset
Active learning routines that boost participation and academic risk-taking
Receive an extensive Science of Learning digital resource handbook with ready-to-use ideas, examples, prompts, and tools to boost student retention

A Message From Your Seminar Leader

Dear Colleague:

How many times have you taught a lesson, only to discover days later that students didn't retain it? You're not alone! One of the biggest frustrations teachers face is when learning doesn't "stick" – even after engaging lessons and thoughtful planning.

In this seminar, I'll show you how to change that!

We now have a rich body of research in the Science of Learning that tells us not only why students forget, but also what we can do about it. The good news? You don't need a new curriculum – just the right strategies woven into what you already do.

During our day together, I'll share clear, research-backed ideas you can use right away, including:

Retrieval and review routines
High-engagement strategies
Practical response formats
Effective checks for understanding
…and so much more!

Every concept, strategy, and routine is designed to help your grades 1-5 students better retain and apply what you've taught. You'll leave with dozens of ready-to-use tools, my comprehensive Science of Learning digital resource handbook, and practical strategies that will strengthen and enrich your instruction.

I can't wait to share these powerful, practical ideas with you. Let's make learning "stick"… together!

Sincerely,
Annemarie Johnson

P.S. You'll leave with my Science of Learning digital resource handbook, packed with practical examples, strategies, and instructional routines you can use very next day – no matter what subjects or grades you teach.

Who Should Attend

Educators Serving Grades 1-5: Classroom Teachers, Reading Specialists, Special Education Staff, Interventionists, Instructional Coaches, and Administrators

Special Benefits of Attending

Extensive Science of Learning Digital Resource Handbook
You will receive an extensive digital resource handbook specifically designed for this seminar. Included in the handbook are:

Dozens of practical strategies grounded in the Science of Learning research
Practical tools for retrieval practice, spaced repetition, and active learning
Sample prompts and routines for oral, written, and movement-based responses
Templates and planning guides to support explicit instruction and lesson design – using your existing curriculum
Curated resource lists, video links, and recommended readings for deeper learning

For in-person seminars, registrants will also receive a printed copy of the resource handbook as long as their registration is received in the BER office at least 15 calendar days before the event.

Share Ideas
This seminar provides a wonderful opportunity for participants to meet and share ideas with other educators interested in practical ways to apply Science of Learning to enhance instruction.

Consultation Available
Annemarie Johnson will be available for consultation regarding your questions and the unique needs of your own program.

On-Site Training Guarantee

BER is not a booking agency that just finds a presenter who presents on the topic you requested. Rather, we only recommend highly experienced BER presenters who have consistently received outstanding evaluations from educators attending their trainings.

Consequently, we provide a strong program guarantee.

We guarantee you'll be fully satisfied or you'll owe us nothing after your on-site training event.