When pupils reflect on their own learning it aids their progress. Suzanne O’Connell looks at ways of introducing metacognition to the primary classroom
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
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
The Philosophy for Children programme has great potential benefits for intergenerational dialogue. Michelle Whiteworth, coordinator of Age Concerns' intergenerational project in North Tyneside, discusses those benefits for pupils — and also the challenges
Knowledge and thinking skills are not mutually exclusive alternatives, says Ian Warwick, as he examines the influential ideas of American educationalist ED Hirsch
