Using Schema Theory to Understand How Students Learn
How can understanding memory’s three steps boost your teaching impact?
Tag: Education research
How To Strengthen Working Memory
Why does memory matter in every classroom?
9 Ways to Transform Feedback Practice in Schools
Is written feedback the only way to improve pupil progress?
Is Cognitive Science Enough To Transform Your Teaching?
What if cognitive science could make your teaching more effective?
AVOID Retrieval Practice at the Start of Every Lesson
Does retrieval practice always work at the start of every lesson?
Retrieval Practice in Primary Classrooms
Can retrieval practice really make a difference to long-term learning in the primary classroom?
How Adaptive Teaching Enhances Expertise
Can neuroscience help teachers become more adaptable in the classroom?
Putting ‘Critical’ Thinking at the Core of the English Curriculum
Creative thinking is being tested in schools worldwide, but in England, it’s yet to become a curriculum priority. What could we gain by making it central to curriculum reform?
Desirable Difficulties: Is It Good to Make Things Easier?
How do learners embrace the tough challenges to actually enhance learning?
Learning Techniques Supported by Cognitive Research
Are your students using the best study techniques to boost their achievement?
Encourage Students To Use ‘No Opt Out’ During Questioning!
Why should teachers consider encouraging students to ‘opt-out’ during questioning?
The Power of Retrieval Practice Over Group Discussions
Do group discussions really enhance learning?