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If we are to learn effectively, we need to guard against cognitive strain

By building chains of knowledge, we can make learning easier and more effective

You may have seen it being used in BBC series Sherlock and thought it fictitious, but a memory palace really does help with recall

Understanding working memory using the octopus analogy should change how you teach

Pupils need to regularly recall material if they are to strengthen the memories of their learning

Using metaphors and analogies will help to quicken the process