We were thrilled to take part in the Education Insights event earlier this term focusing on Metacognition. What a great opportunity to share experience and knowledge on empowering

We recently caught up with Gail Henderson, a history teacher and member of Killicomaine Junior High School’s (KJHS) Drive Team in Portadown, Northern Ireland – who kindly shared

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Following up on our recent Lethal Retrieval Practice Mutations – the excellent Scientists in the Making (Ms.Sam) has offered up some practical considerations from a teacher’s perspective that

The insightful Carl Hendrick has produced another interesting read looking at potential lethal mutations of retrieval practice.  Sparked by some new research that shows limited benefits when using

Congratulations to Thinking School Network Hub, Danescourt Primary, who have just had their Estyn report published. It’s so encouraging to see their “Spotlight” (area of identified innovative practice)

There’s an interesting new paper that explores how the use of learning strategies, particularly ineffective ones like highlighting and rereading, can be understood through the lens of habit

If you aren’t a user of mini whiteboard (MWB) then this is worth a read to see what you might be missing out on spoiler – efficiently identify

Despite all the evidence showing spaced retrieval and revision is better for long term learning than cramming. Students, even if they know this to be true, typically ignore