The Grandfather of ‘Immersion’ – Being in a State of Flow
Reading time, 2 minutes: When last did you experience something you were so involved with, that nothing else seemed to matter?
Cognitive Science
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Teaching Educational Psychology to Future Teachers
Reading time, 2 minutes: How can we ensure that teachers have useful knowledge about pupils?
6 Concepts for Brain-Friendly Leadership
Reading time, 6 minutes: Is your school a brain-friendly workplace?
5 Ways Working Memory Has Changed My Teaching
Reading time, 5 minutes: Do you think you will be able to read all of this post?
Fuzzy Trace Theory
Reading time, 3 minutes: What is fuzzy trace theory and are there any implications for teaching and learning?
Taking Naps Boost Memory!
Reading time, 2 minutes: Have you ever ‘nodded off’ in a meeting or had to wake a student up in class?
Graphic Organisers of Working Memory
Reading time, 4 minutes: How does learning happen?
The Cognitive Science of Powerpoint (Pedagogy)
Reading time, 4 minutes: How should teachers re-engineer their Powerpoint slides to support learning?
Understanding Working Memory
Reading time, 3 minutes: How does working memory function?
What Happens To Our Brain When We Use Spaced Practice?
Reading time, 3 minutes: What happens to learners when use spaced practice in our classroom?
Beginners Guide to Cognitive Load Theory
Reading time, 8 minutes: What is cognitive load theory?
5 Tips for Teachers Engaging With Research
Reading time, 5 minutes: How can teachers engage with academic research to improve their teaching?