February 1, 2026

Montessori and Cognitive Science with Dr. Laura Saylor

Join host Jess Davis for an engaging conversation with Dr. Laura Saylor of Mt. St. Joseph University about the many intersections of Montessori and cognitive science research.

Discussion covers routines, formats, and language to decrease cognitive load for students, the importance of nonlinguistic representations (visual learning materials to go with verbal information), and the effects of technology on learning.

Resources mentioned:

The 10 Most Significant Education Studies of 2025 https://www.edutopia.org/visual-essay/the-10-most-significant-education-studies-of-2025/

ISTE Technology Standards https://iste.org/standards

Book Recommendations:

The Digital Delusion

Science of Learning: 99 Studies that Every Teacher Needs to Know

Powerful Teaching: Unleash the Science of Learning

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