Retrieval practice, the process of generating an answer to a question, is one of the most effective learning strategies. There are many different
Spacing, the strategy which consists of spreading your learning over a period of time, has consistently been found to be an effective learning
The problem: learning takes place in the brains of our pupils. We can’t see it. We can only make inferences based on what our pupils say and do. A
Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction are a huge area of interest in education at the moment, thanks to all the practical implications and impact
Interleaving has the potential to be a very effective learning strategy. It is built around the concept that instead of studying each topic or
Sitting a bad exam can be disheartening. It can be difficult for students to know how to deal with the situation, let alone how to prepare for the
The ability to recall and retain information is crucial to optimising students’ memory, knowledge and learning. But unfortunately, we all forget
When teaching, every second counts. But what if having a few extra seconds of silence meant that your students were more engaged and participated
