Learning vs Feeling

The strongest people lift weights heavy enough to make them feel weak.

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A well-known finding in education research is that the perception of learning is often at odds with actual measurable learning.

When using effective learning strategies, students perform better on assessments but may feel they’ve learned less.

Why?

Because effective strategies increase cognitive activation, enhancing learning despite students feeling it’s harder.

It’s like weightlifting – the strongest people lift weights heavy enough to make them feel weak.

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