The rise and fall of the classroom edublog

As a young teacher, I used copying as a classroom management technique.

The importance of foundational skills

CogSciSci is taking its talents to Hammersmith this year. That’s right – the world’s greatest CogSciSci conference is back for its characteristic mix of Cognitive Science and science ed…

Changes to England's school system say on-site suspensions should be used for non-violent behaviour.

Modelling Thinking: How Science Teachers Can Help Students Tackle GCSE Exam Questions

Apply metacognitive strategies in the classroom.

Attention as a Leadership Act in School Improvement School improvement is often framed around structures: improvement plans, strategic goals, and systems of accountability. However, beneath these f…

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Jill Berry and Catherine Place share their knowledge of how reflective practice can support headteachers.

Learn how managed autonomy fosters a culture of evidence-based practice at GEMS Wellington International School.

Last week, I watched a year 7 lesson in which students were about to watch some chemical reactions. There was much excitement. One student turned to another and whispered ‘I hope this is like when …

Do we need depth before breadth?

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Are we missing out on effective CPD by focusing on more formalised methods of transmitting information?

This years premier conference for the use of cognitive science in science education is taking place in Surrey

CogSciSci is taking its talents to sunny Surrey this year. That’s right – the world’s greatestCogSciSci conference is back for its characteristic mix of Cognitive Science and science ed…

Showing up for yourself is hard. We know things that will be good for us but somehow we don’t do them. Having that chat with a friend. Going for that run. Eating a healthy meal. We want to, and we …

There is currently no population-based data evaluating secondary school-aged students’ use, or understanding of, learning strategies to study/revise independently for science. There is also no researc...

I had hoped to see out my life in education without having to write about artificial intelligence (AI). I guess it was never very likely. It would seem that AI is suddenly everywhere. Or if not act…