STEM Magazine also featured Cas Olivier’s groundbreaking work on Step Zero — a discovery increasingly recognised as one of the most profound contributions to learning science in recent decades.

Step Zero reveals that meaningful learning does not begin at Step 1; it begins with an invisible cognitive phase where the brain gathers itself, organises the task, and aligns its internal rhythm before engaging with content. This insight reshapes how teachers facilitate thinking and how learners approach complexity.

You can read the full Step Zero article here: Step Zero: A vital Pause for Success