Mastery learning is a teaching method, first introduced by educational psychologist Benjamin Bloom in 1968. Although the idea has been around for a
For his 9th principle, Rosenshine states that teachers should not only make independent practice a mandatory part of their lessons - they should
Whichever amount of time you’ve spent in education, you have probably heard of the idea that some students learn better either with visual
Having students who are successful independent learners is the primary goal for most teachers, but not an easy one to achieve. Despite their good
Mind maps are a popular choice for both classroom activities and revision. Students can make them as a tool compiling all the information they need
If you are not already familiar with Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction, we’ve given a brief rundown of what his research suggests here.
For his
“We need 4 hugs a day for survival. We need 8 hugs a day for maintenance. We need 12 hugs a day for growth.” – Virginia Satir, American Author and
Group work is a staple part of any classroom. Not only has some research highlighted its potential benefits on improving students’ communication
