Social Media Post #141: But they understood it yesterday...

Have you ever had a learner who could master a task once, but struggled the moment the demand changed? 

It’s tempting to think it’s a motivation or effort issue, but it’s actually a cognitive one.

In our latest post, we’re naming the difference between Surface Improvement and Real Cognitive Change.

Surface Improvement: Task-bound, context-dependent, and easily disrupted.
Cognitive Modifiability: Transfers to new tasks and holds under pressure.

When learning doesn’t stick, it’s a sign that the underlying cognition hasn't changed yet. Recognizing this shift is the first step toward more impactful teaching.