In this episode, I’m joined by Marcie Samayoa—science teacher, cognitive science enthusiast, and blogger of Scientists in the Making. Marcie shares the origin story behind her innovative classroom blog and explains how it grew out of a desire to make science learning more equitable, evidence-based, and joyful. We dive into some of the most persistent…

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30.09.2025

Take an Edu-Trip to New York City – Education Rickshaw

When I first started teaching, the best professional development I received came from two people: the math coach at my school and my assigned mentor teacher. It wasn’t perfect. The math coach only focused on math, and my mentor teacher often had to teach her own class while I was in front of mine. Still,…

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01.10.2025

Direct Instruction Embodies the Science of Learning – Education Rickshaw

In one of my more popular posts, I argued that we need to do better than just nod politely at Direct Instruction (DI). Cognitive Load Theory is honored through DI’s ruthless efficiency: every word is deliberate, every example intentional, every new piece of content layered step by step to keep working memory clear and focused.…

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03.10.2025

Explicit and Direct Instruction Systematically Manages Cognitive Load—It’s Not Just Lecturing – Education Rickshaw

I recently presented a two-part series for an organization called POPEY (the Provincial Outreach Program for the Early Years). A B.C.-based organization, they support K–3 educators with research-based literacy resources, professional learning, and classroom tools. In the two FREE sessions, I challenged myths about explicit and Direct Instruction. Far from rote lecturing, explicit and Direct…

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S5E04: Marcie Samayoa on NGSS and Explicit Science Instruction – Education Rickshaw

Take an Edu-Trip to New York City – Education Rickshaw

Direct Instruction Embodies the Science of Learning – Education Rickshaw

Explicit and Direct Instruction Systematically Manages Cognitive Load—It’s Not Just Lecturing – Education Rickshaw

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