Zahra Basiri
Supervisor: Dr. Peter Arthur
City: Kelowna
Occupation: Instructor
Year: 2025
Subject:
- Curriculum
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Other
Description
This capstone project presents a practical, research-informed booklet on evidence-based learning strategies designed to support both students and educators. Drawing on insights from cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and education, the guide explains how the brain learns and highlights strategies such as retrieval practice, spaced learning, dual coding, and metacognitive reflection. The aim is to make complex research accessible and actionable, helping students study more effectively and giving educators tools to design instruction that reduces overload and promotes deeper learning.
Student Biography
Zahra Basiri has completed her second Master’s degree in Education at UBC Okanagan, building on nearly 20 years of teaching experience in Canada and abroad. She is passionate about helping students discover effective learning strategies that boost both their confidence and academic success.