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Learning and thinking skills
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Many theories of teaching are only loosely linked to what we know about how the brain works. Nigel Paine outlines the key findings that teachers should know
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Why is it that pupils struggle to understand abstract ideas? Damian Haigh explains how to help pupils apply existing knowledge to new problems in order to succeed
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A lot of claims are made about the importance of neuroscience to teachers. Owen Carter summarises what you can and can’t learn from the research so far
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Pupils with working memory difficulties find problems harder and acquire concepts less easily. Here’s how to help pupils train their memories
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Research from cognitive psychology has greatly expanded what we know about how the human mind learns. Download our infographic of the most important principles
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Use this step-by-step guide to facilitate pupil-led learning and encourage meta-awareness for the more able and pupils with working memory difficulties
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We talk more about good teaching than good learning. Tom Fay shows how you can focus on the learning process to deepen the knowledge of your pupils
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Independence might seem an impossible thing to teach. Use these checklists for guidance on how to encourage social, speculative and strategic independence
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How many times have you heard pupils say ‘I’m not smart enough’? Find out how Chris Hildrew uses a focus on growth to remove blocks to pupils’ progress
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Focus on the smaller picture to see improvements in the big. We spoke to Zoë Elder to find out how this method can drive instant improvement in the classroom