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Is multitasking a myth? People seem to be able to do more than one thing at a time, for example we can drive a car and listen to music. But is this really multitasking? When we have reached a [...]

Communication is key in any classroom. Students can enjoy working with and supporting their peers during learning tasks in a lesson. Dylan Wiliam and Siobhan Leahy (2015) promote peer [...]

Asking for help is a sign of strength not weakness, although for many (children and adults) it can be challenging or uncomfortable to recognise when help is needed. It can also be difficult to [...]

The importance of effective feedback is well known and recognised amongst educators. The Education Endowment Foundation reports feedback can have a “very high impact for very low cost based on [...]

Should I remind my students of prior knowledge, or should they have to recall it? When activating prior knowledge, it can be tempting to remind students of previously studied material. After all, [...]