Do you understand how student attention changes in the classroom?
“Student attention is stronger during student‑initiated activities than teacher‑initiated activities.” This may challenge traditional models of instruction.
I wish I’d had this research two decades ago, stood in my London classroom wondering why my quietest pupils often produced the most thoughtful designs—this study confirms what I long suspected: real engagement isn’t always visible, and students learn best when they are doing the thinking.
Why Attention Looks Different Than You Think
Grammer
