Cost: $200 EARCOS school Participants / $300 non-EARCOS participants
Cost: $200 EARCOS school Participants / $300 non-EARCOS participants
Join us for a two-day professional learning experience designed to bridge research and classroom practice. Grounded in the science of learning, this workshop explores how attention, memory, and instructional design shape student success—and what this means for teaching in real classrooms.
Across the weekend, participants will unpack the cognitive architecture of learning, explore high-impact instructional routines, and examine practical strategies that improve retention, engagement, and outcomes for all students. From protecting attention and reducing cognitive overload to leveraging retrieval practice and adaptive teaching, each session connects research directly to actionable classroom moves.
This workshop is designed for educators and leaders who are looking to strengthen instructional practice through a clearer understanding of how students learn.
It will be especially valuable for:
Classroom Teachers (Upper Elementary–Secondary) looking for practical, research-aligned strategies to improve student engagement, retention, and independence
Instructional Coaches supporting teachers in refining lesson design, routines, and high-impact teaching practices
School Leaders seeking to create systems and conditions that protect attention, reduce overload, and support strong instruction across classrooms
Curriculum and Academic Leaders working to align programs and practices with the science of learning
Whether you’re new to this research or looking to deepen and systematize existing practices, this workshop offers both clarity and actionable next steps.
About Our Facilitator
Dr Nathaniel Swain is a Teacher, Instructional Coach, and Writer. He produces a blog for teachers called Dr Swain’s Cognitorium and is co-host of the Chalk Dust Podcast with Rebecca Birch. Nathaniel works directly with schools and systems and through an online learning platform called Luminary.
Having worked at Universities and Government School Systems in Victoria, Australia, Nathaniel has taught a range of learners in schools and tertiary settings. Dr Swain founded a community of teachers committed to the Science of Learning: THINK FORWARD EDUCATORS, now 30,000 members and growing. Dr Swain is a sought after speaker on educational circuits, and has a best-selling book entitled “Harnessing the Science of Learning: Success stories to help kickstart your school improvement.”
Learn more about our weekend workshop facilitator, Dr. Nathaniel Swain, below!
For more information, contact Katie Vis, Teaching & Learning Director, Daegu International School kvis@dis.sc.kr