Top 20 Principles for Teaching and Learning
Principles from psychology to enhance pre-K to 12 teaching and learning
The application of psychological science can transform educational systems. The Top 20 is our strategic vision of the most impactful ways in which psychological science enhances pre-K to 12 education.
Leveraging the science underlying teaching and learning, motivation, well-being, classroom management, and assessment it serves as the foundation of our work applying Psychological Science in pre-K to 12 Schools and Education.
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The Top 20 is an invaluable tool for everyone involved in the educational system, from those preparing to enter the profession to those already practicing as educators. It provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and implementing the principles of psychological science in educational settings. Together, we can leverage psychological science to improve and innovate within our educational systems.
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Top 20 Principles for Teaching and Learning
This 2-minute video provides a comprehensive overview of APA’s Top 20 Principles for Teaching and Learning, which aim to ensure a solid foundation of psychological knowledge in pre-K to 12 instruction.
Top 20 domains
Discover the Top 20 Principles across five domains of teaching and learning backed by psychological science. Each domain offers a breakdown of relevant principles via detailed information and engaging videos.