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The Goldilocks Map

A Classroom Teacher’s Quest to Evaluate ‘Brain-Based’ Teaching Advice

by Andrew C. Watson

In The Goldilocks Map, Andrew C. Watson helps K-12 educators navigate the overwhelming landscape of brain-based teaching advice. This book provides cognitive science for teachers toolkit for evaluating claims about learning, identifying neuromyths in education, and implementing evidence-based teaching strategies. Perfect for teacher professional development workshops, this guide teaches research literacy, critical evaluation of educational neuroscience claims, and practical application of learning science. Essential reading for anyone seeking to understand what brain-based teaching really means and how to distinguish solid cognitive science research from pseudoscience.

Topics Covered

Brain-Based Teaching

Evidence-Based Teaching

Neuromyths

Research Literacy

What You'll Learn

Learn to distinguish evidence-based teaching from neuromyths in education.

Understand common brain-based learning myths and misconceptions.

Develop research literacy skills for evaluating educational claims. 

Navigate teacher professional development offerings critically.

Apply real cognitive science for teachers principles.

Build confidence in evidence-based education approaches.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Everything in Education Is "Research-Based"

Chapter 1

Introducing Goldilocks

Chapter 2

Facing the Chasm of Self-Doubt

Chapter 3

Digging for Buried Treasure

Chapter 4

Breaking the Disguise Spell

Chapter 5

Exploring the Boundaries

Chapter 6

Cracking the Code

Chapter 7

Facing the Giant

Chapter 8

The Improvisational Quest

Chapter 9

Epilogue

Chapter 10

Appendix: Statistics -- Old Friends, and New

Who This Book Is For

This book is essential reading for anyone committed to evidence-based education 

PK-12 Teachers

Classroom teachers seeking evidence-based teaching strategies and brain-based teaching methods 

School Leaders

Principals and instructional leaders planning professional development workshops 

Teacher Educators

Professors and trainers in teacher training programs 

Ready to Transform Your Teaching?

Get your copy today and start implementing evidence-based teaching strategies 

Other Books by Andrew C. Watson

The Science of Motivation for the Classroom Teacher
The Science of Working Memory and Attention for the Classroom Teacher

Bulk Orders for Schools & Districts

Special pricing available for schools, districts, and teacher training programs

Faculty book study discounts

Professional development packages

District-wide training programs

Interested in a Workshop?

Andrew Watson brings the ideas in these books to life through engaging, research-informed professional development workshops. Schools and districts can explore practical strategies grounded in cognitive science and designed for real classrooms.