Evidence-Based Insights for Teaching, Learning, and Leadership
Making it Stick: A Decade of Embedding Cognitive Science at JESS Dubai
Introduction In 2016, one book completely changed how I approached teaching: ‘Making It Stick‘ (The Science of Successful Learning by Peter C. Brown, Henry L. Roediger III, and Mark A. McDaniel). Never before had a book had such a profound…
Revision ‘Survival Kits’
Yesterday I was asked in the staff room what my dream job would be and to the surprise of everyone I said I was in my dream job. Yes I know that is a bit cringe but it is honestly…
Learning to Learn
Do you ever wonder why schools run ‘Study Skills’ days for exam year students? I have asked myself that question a lot over the last two years. As Head of Year 11 last year I wanted to help my students…
