10 Science Based Concepts That Improve Learning

Are you looking to optimise how you upskill yourself and train others? Welcome back to Realistic Learning! In this video, we break down 10 foundational educational concepts that bridge the gap between cognitive science and everyday application.We explore Hermann Ebbinghaus's mathematical formula for the Forgetting Curve and how to combat it using Spaced Repetition. You'll discover how Schema Theory acts as mental scaffolding and why Interleaving your practice builds adaptable problem-solving skills, completely obliterating traditional blocked practice. We also dive into John Sweller's Cognitive Load Theory to help you eliminate unnecessary distractions and manage your limited working memory , and explain how Dual Coding Theory utilises both verbal and visual processing channels for better retrieval. Finally, we provide frameworks to evaluate true understanding using the SOLO Taxonomy and the updated Bloom’s Taxonomy , ending with the counter-intuitive power of "Desirable Difficulties"—because learning that feels easy creates a fluency illusion, and productive struggle is what builds permanent mastery. 0:00 - Introduction 0:19 - The Forgetting Curve 1:33 - Spaced Repetition 2:57 - Schema Theory 4:23 - Interleaving 5:44 - Inductive Learning 7:35 - Cognitive Load Theory 9:05 - Dual Coding 10:15 - SOLO Taxonomy 11:33 - Bloom’s Taxonomy 12:44 - Desirable Difficulties 14:05 - Final Thoughts