The Effects of Retrieval Practice Frequency
Reading time, 2 minutes: Do quizzes really enhance learning in class?
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Cortisol and the Classroom: Can Stress Shape Learning?
Reading time, 2 minutes: Is the secret to better-learning outcomes hiding in our stress levels?
Teacher as Learners: Reflecting CPD Expectations
Reading time, 2 minutes: Do teachers, as learners, reflect their students’ behaviour?
The Testing Effect for Skills Learning
Reading time, 2 minutes: Does a final test really improve learning outcomes compared to additional practice time?
A Short Exam at the START of Every Class!
Reading time, 2 minutes: Could daily exams be the antidote to flagging student engagement and outcomes?
Can Surprise Quizzes Nudge Student Performance?
Reading time, 2 minutes: Are surprise quizzes a benefit or hindrance for student performance?
Combining Generative Activities and Retrieval Practice
Reading time, 2 minutes: How can teachers optimise learning by combining generative activities and retrieval practice?
Summarisation: Using NoteTaking as a Study Skill
Reading time, 2 minutes: Is summarisation the silver bullet for effective learning we once thought it was?
Teaching Critical Thinking and Memory Retention
Reading time, 2 minutes: Are teachers neglecting critical thinking for the sake of developing memory skills?
Does a Knowledge-Rich Curriculum Boost Literacy?
Reading time, 2 minutes: Can a knowledge-rich curriculum be the missing piece in solving England’s literacy puzzle?
Maximising Knowledge Transfer in the Classroom
Reading time, 2 minutes: How can teachers enhance knowledge transfer in the classroom?
What I’ve Learned From Working As A PGCE Tutor
Reading time, 3 minutes: What advice could a PGCE tutor offer other trainee teachers and school mentors?