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Tes focus on...Mindful parenting
With studies suggesting that seeing the world from a baby’s perspective can have a huge impact on helping learning to stick once they reach school, Chris Parr speaks to psychologist Elizabeth Meins about how the technique of ‘mind-mindedness’ could also be beneficial for teachers
21 December 2018
Tes focus on...Processing speed
The child who takes longer than peers to do their work or who often plays up in class may have an unidentified issue with the way they react to and digest information, according to psychologist Debbie Gooch. Here, she tells Chris Parr what teachers can do to help
7 December 2018
A model approach to professional development
A ‘let’s do’ approach to professional development is taking teachers out of their comfort zones to become designers of innovative learning experiences
9 November 2018
Tes focus on... Computer games
Playing shoot-em-ups for hours on end is damaging students’ ability to learn, right? Wrong, according to academic Andrew Przybylski, who tells Chris Parr there is little strong evidence to back up such claims
2 November 2018
Tes focus on... Engaging with parents
We all know that positive parental input is crucial for a child’s education, but how can schools foster good relationships? Academic Stephen Scott tells Chris Parr that while some programmes can be hugely beneficial, many others are not backed by verified evidence – so do your homework
19 October 2018
Early intervention: too much too young?
Children under 3 are increasingly being subjected to education interventions in a bid to close the attainment gap. But, finds Chris Parr, the research that suggests trying to implement fixes on this age group is highly problematic – particularly when it comes to the current obsession with language
Early Years
5 October 2018
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