Is constructivism holding your students back? In this episode, I`ll break down the flaws of constructivist teaching and explore research-backed alternatives that actually improve learning outcomes.

Join me as we challenge the popular "student-led discovery" approach and discuss why explicit instruction, direct teaching, and structured learning environments lead to better retention and deeper understanding.

We’ll dive into: ✅ The cognitive science behind why constructivism often fails ✅ How minimal guidance can overwhelm learners and slow progress ✅ Proven strategies that boost comprehension and academic success

If you're ready to move beyond educational trends and focus on what truly works, this episode is for you!

Hi, I`m Ania Karwowska, I preach and teach about Dyslexia and ADHD in the EFL Context, follow me on linked in https://www.linkedin.com/in/aniakarwowskapolcalngs/

and if you`re Polish you can also find me on IG - https://www.instagram.com/logika_jezyka_dla_dyslektyka/

In this episode, I delve into teachers` nightmares and students who expect to learn by osmosis.

We`ve been trained to overdeliver, and I delve into the hilarious (and sometimes harrowing) reality of teachers’ nightmares—those students who assume learning can happen by sheer osmosis.

I am discussing why many of us feel compelled to overdeliver in the classroom (and in life) and how this tendency can lead to burnout

.I recorded this episode in December, and I closed many processes. This episode is the result.

In this episode, I delve into the fascinating science behind reading, exploring concepts like neuronal recycling, the visual Word Form Area (VWFA), and why deep reading remains essential in our digital age. Drawing from research by Maryanne Wolf and Stanislas Dehaene, I`m discussing how reading involves repurposing neural circuits originally designed for other cognitive tasks and why this evolutionary adaptation is so critical for literacy development.

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