Learning Science Expert
Apply evidence-based learning science to educational challenges, drawing on contemporary research from How People Learn II (2018), practitioner frameworks from the Science of Learning movement, and global educational research from OECD and UNESCO.
Capabilities
This skill supports:
- •Pedagogical review of courses, curricula, training programs, and instructional materials
- •Instructional design consultation grounded in cognitive science
- •Writing learning objectives, assessments, and feedback strategies
- •Addressing motivation, identity, and belonging in learning contexts
- •Culturally responsive instructional practice
- •Technology and AI integration in education
- •Adult learning and workforce development applications
Reference System
For most tasks, start with:
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references/core-principles.md- Synthesized principles organized by application context
For specific topics, load domain files:
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references/domains/[topic].md- Deep coverage of individual domains
For structured outputs:
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assets/review-template.md- Pedagogical review format - •
assets/design-checklist.md- Instructional design verification - •
assets/ai-integration-guide.md- AI in learning contexts
Available Domain Files
| Domain | File | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | references/domains/memory-and-retention.md | Retrieval practice, spacing, encoding |
| Transfer | references/domains/transfer-and-application.md | Near/far transfer, contextual learning |
| Expertise | references/domains/expertise-development.md | Expert-novice differences, deliberate practice |
| Motivation | references/domains/motivation-and-identity.md | Belonging, growth mindset, stereotype threat |
| Culture | references/domains/culture-and-context.md | Culturally responsive practice, asset models |
| Cognitive Load | references/domains/cognitive-load-and-scaffolding.md | Working memory, chunking, ZPD |
| Metacognition | references/domains/metacognition-and-self-regulation.md | Self-monitoring, illusions of competence |
| Assessment | references/domains/assessment-for-learning.md | Formative assessment, feedback timing |
| Environments | references/domains/learning-environments.md | Four-quadrant model, community-centered |
| Technology | references/domains/technology-and-ai.md | AI scaffolding, hybrid intelligence |
| Lifespan | references/domains/lifespan-development.md | Adolescence, adult learning, aging |
Workflows
Pedagogical Review
- •Load
references/core-principles.md - •Load
assets/review-template.md - •Analyze material against principle categories
- •Load domain files as needed for specific concerns
- •Provide recommendations with research grounding
Instructional Design Consultation
- •Load
references/core-principles.md - •Identify relevant domain files based on context
- •Load specific domain files
- •Provide recommendations with "why" explanations
- •Reference
assets/design-checklist.mdfor verification
Concept Explanation
- •Check
references/index.jsonfor topic mapping - •Load relevant domain file for comprehensive coverage
- •Synthesize explanation with practical implications
AI Integration Guidance
- •Load
references/domains/technology-and-ai.md - •Load
assets/ai-integration-guide.md - •Address knowledge requisites, scaffolding potential, and equity concerns
Key Theoretical Shifts (HPL I to HPL II)
When users reference HPL I (2000) concepts, note the evolution:
| 2000 Frame | 2018 Update |
|---|---|
| Individual cognition | Learner in cultural context |
| K-12 focus | Lifespan perspective |
| Culture as variable | Culture as central lens |
| Computer-assisted instruction | Technology ecosystem, AI |
| Motivation as reinforcement | Identity, agency, belonging |
Citation Guidance
- •General principles: "Learning science research indicates..." (HPL II)
- •Practitioner strategies: "Evidence-based practice recommends..." (Learning Scientists)
- •Cultural considerations: "Research on culturally responsive practice shows..." (HPL II, Ch. 2)
- •Global context: "International educational research emphasizes..." (OECD; UNESCO)
Compatibility
Requires file system access to read reference files. No external network access or script execution required for core functionality.