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/ kɔg•nə•toː•riː•əm /

noun, place of learning


 

dr swain’s cognitorium

A BLOG ABOUT teaching, Teachers, Learners, and Learning.

The Cognitorium is a place which holds the learning experience as sacred. Journey with me as I put the Science of Learning into practice, honouring the experiences, motivations, and curiosities of my students—young and old.

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ABOUT

Dr Nathaniel Swain

I am a Teacher, Instructional Coach, and Writer. I am passionate about language, literacy and learning, and effective and engaging teaching for all students.

Over my career, I’ve worked with students and teachers in a primary, secondary and tertiary settings as a teacher and instructional leader.

In 2019, I founded a community of teachers and other educators committed to the Science of Learning: THINK FORWARD EDUCATORS.

 
 

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  • QLD Reading Symposium Presentations Oct 2025

  • Flourishing Learners Conference - Coherent Curriculum Sep 2025

  • Sharing Best Practice Melbourne North May 2025

  • Sharing Best Practice Sydney March 2025

  • researchED Ballarat March 2025

 
 
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