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Tes focus on...How schools can address social inequality
While teachers tend to see closing the gap for disadvantaged students as an important part of their role, some of the day-to-day practices within schools may be inadvertently exacerbating societal divisions, finds Chris Parr
8 November 2019
Why does class size affect educational outcomes?
The number in a class can profoundly affect educational outcomes – but more research is needed, says US academic
1 November 2019
Tes focus on...Long-term memory
How can teachers help to ensure that what students learn sticks in their brains? Here Chris Parr talks to an expert
11 October 2019
What you need to know about prediction error
From sparks and whizzbangs in the chemistry lab to the class novel’s unexpected plot twist, confounding students’ expectations taps into the system by which we educate ourselves about life, by activating the brain reward system. So what’s not to like about ‘prediction error’? Chris Parr explores the latest concept looking to gain a foothold in how children are taught
27 September 2019
How social media can improve learning
The downside to social media is well documented, with the likes of Facebook and Snapchat supposedly responsible for everything from cyberbullying to pupils not getting enough sleep. But a leading academic argues that social networking platforms have vast pedagogical potential, writes Chris Parr
20 September 2019
Tes focus on...Working memory
Using complex instructions at the start of a task could be setting some students up to fail, finds Chris Parr. So, how can teachers identify and support children with working memory difficulties?
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6 September 2019
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