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Greg Ashman
All articles by Greg Ashman
Classroom practice - Great Scott! Let’s push the brain to its limits
Finding a balance between too much challenge and too little will help you to avoid cognitive overload and ensure optimal learning
23 May 2014
Great Scott! Let’s push the brain to its limits
Finding a balance between too much challenge and too little will help you to avoid cognitive overload and ensure optimal learning
23 May 2014
Why punishment can bring its own rewards
Rudeness and belittlement will get you nowhere – but when used appropriately, punitive measures do have a place in the classroom
28 March 2014
Behaviour - Why punishment can bring its own rewards
Rudeness and belittlement will get you nowhere – but when used appropriately, punitive measures do have a place in the classroom
28 March 2014
Classroom practice - Taking a critical look at praise
A pat on the back may seem like common sense, but some argue it could actually damage motivation
7 March 2014
Classroom practice - Master the mysterious art of explanation
How can you tell if students have grasped a concept? Ask them to show knowledge of ‘deep structures’ and all will become clear
17 January 2014