Want to study smarter, remember more, and achieve better results? In this episode, I share seven proven, research-backed strategies from the science of learning that can help you plan, monitor, and control your own learning like an expert. These are the high-impact study skills that top students use to become their own best teachers – and now you can too!These aren’t quick hacks. They’re evidence-based, high-impact practices drawn from meta-analyses, landmark studies, and decades of research in the learning sciences, and delivered by a learning scientist and high-achieving student, Dr. Luke Rowe. You’ll learn exactly what works for long-term retention and how to apply it to high school, university, and lifelong learning.Along the way, we reconnect each strategy to my 3P Model of Self-Regulated Learning – Planning, Performing, and Pondering – so you can integrate them into your study routine and achieve more with less wasted effort.📚 In this episode, you’ll learn:• How self-assessment with rubrics can raise your grades by giving you the teacher's mindset• Why generating your own questions deepens understanding beyond highlighting and rereading• How retrieval practice boosts long-term memory better than simply rereading, listening, or watching content• The power of thought routines to keep you on track and adaptable• How to use reflective journals and learning logs to uncover your real study habits• Why small-group co-regulation accelerates learning (and how to make it productive)• How spaced practice beats cramming for long-term retention and confidenceWhether you’re a student, teacher, or lifelong learner, these strategies will help you move from passive studying to deliberate, self-directed learning.⏱️ Chapters:00:00 – Intro02:37 – Self-Assessment07:25 – Self-Questioning13:20 – Self-Testing18:53 – Self-Cycling (Thought Routines)23:30 – Self-Evaluation (Strategy Logs)28:38 – Small-Group Learning (Co-Regulation)35:11 – Self-Schedule (Spaced Practice)44:10 – Summary and Outro🎓 About MeI’m Dr. Luke Rowe, PhD in learning sciences. I study human and artfifical intelligence, study skills, motivation, and the science of learning, helping students and educators apply evidence-based strategies to know more, do more, and be more.✅ Want More?🎙️ Listen to the Powerful Learning Podcast on Spotify, Apple, & YouTube Podcasts👍 Like this if you value learning about learning🔔 Subscribe for more on the science of self-regulated learning💬 Comment below with the strategy you’ll try first📢 Share this with someone who wants to level up their learning⸻DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this episode are solely those of the creator, Luke Rowe, and do not reflect the views or interests of any past, present, or future institutions or employers.

We explore one of the most powerful and underrated concepts in education: Self-Regulated Learning. Backed by decades of research, Self-Regulated Learning goes beyond “study tips” and reveals how expert learners take charge of their thinking, motivation, and environment to master any subject.Drawing on foundational theories, cognitive models, and affective science, this video unpacks what Self-Regulated Learning is, why it matters, and how anyone can become their own best teacher.Along the way, we cover:• What self-regulated learning really means (it’s not just “trying harder”)• Why Self-Regulated Learning is considered a “gift that keeps giving” in the learning sciences• The difference between metacognition and self-regulation• 3 landmark models of Self-Regulated Learning• How learners manage motivation, emotions, and study environments• Practical strategies to plan, perform, and ponder more effectively (Luke's 3P Model)• Why great learners are like "choice architects" of their own learning environmentsWhether you’re a student, educator, or lifelong learner this episode will change how you think about learning.⏱️ Chapters:00:00 – Intro: The Gift That Keeps Giving01:07 – What Is Self-Regulated Learning?04:40 – The Definitions: Zimmerman, Pintrich, Winne05:00 – Model 1: Zimmerman’s Cyclical Model06:12 – Model 2: Pintrich’s MSLQ Framework08:00 – Model 3: Winne & Hadwin’s Cognitive Model09:20 – The 3 Ps: Planning, Performing, Pondering10:30 – Self-Regulated Learning vs. Metacognition: What's the Difference?11:05 – Monitoring & Regulating Affective States (Feelings, Emotions, and Motivation)12:45 – Monitoring & Regulating Your Learning Environment15:00 – Brain Science (Executive Functions)20:30 – Building the Teacher Within21:50 – Recap: Why Self-Regulated Learning Matters🎓 About MeI’m Dr. Luke Rowe, PhD in learning sciences. I study intelligence, motivation, and the science of learning, and my mission is to help students and teachers apply evidence-based strategies to real-world learning: To help them know more, do more, and be more. ✅ Want More?🎙️ Powerful Learning Podcast – on Spotify, Apple, & YouTube Podcasts👍 Like this video if you value learning about learning🔔 Subscribe for more content on the science of self-regulated learning💬 Comment below with how you plan to apply self-regulated learning in your own life📢 Share this with anyone who wants to take charge of their learning journeyDISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this episode are solely those of the creator, Luke Rowe, and do not reflect the views or interests of any past, present, or future institutions or employers.

We take a critical look at some of the biggest problems with IQ testing: from statistical circularity and cultural bias, to inflated correlations and ethical misuse. Drawing on emerging research, historical controversies, and new theoretical frameworks, we explore 7 major critiques of intelligence measurement today (and a 'BONUS' at the end).💡 Along the way, we cover:• Why many IQ tests may be measuring what they define • The rise of network models and alternatives to Spearman’s g • The shrinking correlations between IQ and life outcomes • How culture, history, and social context shape IQ scores • Why intelligence isn’t fixed and what this means for testing • Messick’s Law and the ethical consequences of testing • And whether practicing IQ tests invalidates them (spoiler: not quite!)If you’ve ever wondered whether IQ tests are valid, reliable, or even meaningful, this video will interest you.⏱️ Chapters:00:00 – Intro: What’s Wrong with IQ Testing?01:45 – Problem 1. Circularity Problem04:25 – Problem 2. Alternative Models of Intelligence08:10 – Problem 3. Inflated Correlations10:38 – Problem 4. Cultural and Linguistic Bias12:35 – Problem 5. Nonlinearity and Diminishing Returns15:13 – Problem 6. Instability Across Lifetimes and Populations19:50 – Problem 7. Messick’s Law and Consequential Validity24:15 – BONUS: Can You Game an IQ Test?29:13 – Outro: Use IQ Tests Like a Tool, Not a Verdict🎓 About MeI’m Dr. Luke Rowe, PhD in learning sciences, and I explore how intelligence, motivation, and evidence-based practices shape learning outcomes. This channel is for teachers, students, and anyone curious about how we learn—and how we can do it better.✅ Want More?🎥 Watch the previous video in this series on intelligence and IQ testing: https://youtu.be/c0nMX41l9Zk?si=SSxt3L_WC7NgipVa🎙️ Powerful Learning Podcast – on Spotify, Apple, & YouTube 👍 Like to support the channel and share the love🔔 Subscribe for more on the science of learning💬 Comment below with your thoughts 📢 Share this with someone questioning the validity of IQ tests (or somebody bragging about how much of a 'genius' they are!)DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this episode are solely those of the creator, Luke Rowe, and do not reflect the views or interests of any past, present, or future institutions or employers.