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Why teachers’ first impressions really do count
What signals are you giving out to your new class that you may not even be aware of? How difficult is it to shake off or build upon first impressions? Simon Creasey takes a look at the science
23 August 2019
Why schools should teach emotional intelligence
The ability to understand and influence emotions can be a force for good or a powerful ‘weapon’ – which is why schools must equip pupils with the emotional intelligence to protect themselves from manipulation and thrive in our fast-changing world, researcher Jochen Menges tells Simon Creasey
26 July 2019
Could mixed martial arts help children to learn?
There is plenty of evidence that martial arts training provides children with educational benefits, including improved attention and alertness. So should we be rolling out the training mats in classrooms? Simon Creasey investigates
10 May 2019
How dancing can help children learn
Research suggests that dancing has a positive impact on learning – and, as Simon Creasey finds, we really need to collectively start throwing some shapes in the school yard
8 March 2019
Graffiti in schools: how one principal embraced street art
On the verge of closing after dismal results, one US school revived pupils’ enthusiasm for learning using graffiti
1 March 2019
How to be a critical friend
Delivering criticism can feel like playing with fire, but these proven techniques will enable you to reach a constructive outcome rather than fanning the flames of discontent, writes Simon Creasey
18 January 2019
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