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Professor Robert A Bjork

A beginner’s guide to: Professor Robert A Bjork

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Beginners' guides

What is he best known for: Being an internationally renowned expert on learning, memory and forgetting – his research focuses on the implications the science of learning has for education. Quick facts:Born: 1939Nationality: AmericanProfessional bio: Professor Robert A BjorkWhere does he work:Bjork is Distinguished Professor of Psych...

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'Good teachers can be made' says Doug Lemov

Research Matters

The central assertion of Doug Lemov's philosophy is that 'good teachers can be made'. Lemov is author of Teach Like a Champion, a book which has rapidly earned the sta...

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Internal promotions into school leadership: how to lead those who used to be your colleagues

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Teacher tips

Every professional who is new to leadership – or takes up a new leadership role – needs to consider how they develop relationships with those they lead.The same is true if you are promoted internally....

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I nearly left teaching after the first term – 30 years on, here’s my advice for those considering quitting

Tales from the frontline

Growing up, the only thing I ever wanted to do was to be a teacher. I loved my subject, English, and wanted a career that let me continue to read and discuss, think and learn, and convey my enthusiasm...

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Twitter chat round-up: advice for NQTs on using research in the classroom

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Our latest Twitter #NQTsurgery was all about education research – and our panel of experts had a huge supply of useful advice for teachers (old and new) who want to make sure their practice is evidenc...

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Let’s save homework – and start doing it right

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Homework has taken a lot of flack lately. Unduly so, I believe. There is a push – and even a hashtag, #ditchHW – to end the practice of teacher-prescribed homework for students. Most of those who oppo...

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A beginner’s guide to: Professor Barak Rosenshine

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Beginners' guides

Best known for: Rosenshine's research has contributed significantly to understanding the effectiveness of various instructional methods, which culminated in his iden...

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Dr Gary Jones

Can school leaders rely on Kotter's change management model?

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A few weeks ago I wrote about the need for school leaders to be appropriately critical of educational and management gurus.One such guru is John Kotter, whose name is often found on lists of the world...

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Guest Teacher

The pride, the workload and toilet breaks: my life after teaching

Tales from the frontline

It feels like barely a month goes by without seeing another blog or report about teachers are walking away from the profession and the recruitment and retention crisis. I'm not judging: I was one of ...

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