Why Some People Do/Don’t Become Teachers in England
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by @TeacherToolkit
2d ago
Reading time, 3 minutes: What inspires or hinders people from becoming a teacher? Teacher shortages persist, but this new research suggests identity, career perceptions, and social influences shape why some people enter teaching while others abandon it. Why do some people walk away from teaching? This research, The status and safety of teaching: A longitudinal study of why some ..read more
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AI Impact on Cognition and the Future of Critical Thinking
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by @TeacherToolkit
5d ago
Reading time, 2 minutes: Is artificial intelligence making students less able to think for themselves? The findings revealed in this research suggest a significant negative correlation between frequent AI tool usage and critical thinking abilities. Are AI tools making students think less? This new research, AI Tools in Society: Impacts on Cognitive Offloading and the Future of Critical Thinking ..read more
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Ofsted Report Cards: Same Problem?
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by @TeacherToolkit
5d ago
Reading time, 3 minutes: Is Ofsted’s new report card an improvement? Ofsted’s proposed report cards promise greater nuance, but do they actually reduce high-stakes pressure on our schools — or just repackage it? Ofsted has announced changes to its inspection framework, replacing one-word judgments with detailed report cards. Schools will now be assessed in nine areas, from leadership and ..read more
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️ Podcast 146: The Memory Toolkit
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by @TeacherToolkit
5d ago
Reading time, < 1 minuteHave you ever wondered why students forget so much of what we teach them? Whether you’re an experienced teacher or just starting out, my new podcast will help you rethink how learning happens — and how to make it stick. Episode Summary In this first episode of The Memory Toolkit, I explore: ✅ The science ..read more
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Role of Mirror Neurons in the Learning Process
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by @TeacherToolkit
1w ago
Reading time, 2 minutes: Can watching others help students learn faster and understand better? It is considered that mirror neurons facilitate the imitative learning process; students learn by observing others, fostering empathy, social behaviour, and skill acquisition through imitation. Understanding mirror neurons and their role in learning Mirror neurons are a special class of brain cells that activate both ..read more
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How To Build Strong Community Partnerships
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by @TeacherToolkit
1w ago
Reading time, 2 minutes: How can your school build strong community partnerships? As a school leader, I often struggled to connect our school with local businesses and resources — opportunities that could have transformed student outcomes! Connecting schools with local communities If LetsLocalise had existed when I needed an alumni of resources, its Accelerator Programme would have been the ..read more
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Generative AI & Impact on Student Outcomes
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by @TeacherToolkit
2w ago
Reading time, 3 minutes: Is generative AI transforming classrooms and improving outcomes? Generative AI offers opportunities and challenges for teachers, reshaping teaching through innovation, sparking vital questions about its integration into the classroom. In this research paper, The Generative AI Landscape in Education: Mapping the Terrain of Opportunities, Challenges, and Student Perception (Ahmed et al., 2024), evaluates AI and ..read more
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Executive Function Explained
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by @TeacherToolkit
2w ago
Reading time, 3 minutes: Do your students forget everything you teach them? Memory improvement relies on reducing cognitive overload and developing metacognitive awareness. What is executive function? Firstly, there is not a great deal of available research (currently 28 sources) which explicitly references “executive function”, “metacognition” and the “classroom.” I had no idea what it was when I was ..read more
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Can Artificial Intelligence Unlock How The Brain Learns?
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by @TeacherToolkit
3w ago
Reading time, 2 minutes: Can artificial intelligence help teachers unlock the secrets of how the brain learns? Neuroeducation, powered by AI, offers personalised learning strategies grounded in neuroscience, making classrooms more inclusive, engaging, and effective. This systematic review, Artificial Intelligence in Neuroeducation (Shiwlani et al., 2024), explores how AI tools such as adaptive learning platforms, neurofeedback systems, and gamified ..read more
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Gender Differences in Semantic & Episodic Memory
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by @TeacherToolkit
3w ago
Reading time, 4 minutes: Are our brains wired to remember differently? During a recent Guide To Memory training day, I provided teachers with the opportunity to pose questions for discussion in the room. A leader of teaching and learning asked a really important question: Are there any gender differences in semantic memory? At the time, I couldn’t reference any ..read more
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