Retrieval practice and working memory in science lessons

Lee Matkin has shared the Science PDC work that he has led here: 1. Using flashcard apps to improve retrieval Continue reading →

PDC Group 5 – Three Tier Vocabulary

In our December meeting, we explored the idea of ‘Three Tiered Vocabulary’, linking this in to the Knowledge Organisers that Continue reading →

PDC Group 4 – Motivation

Our group has been interested in the engagement and motivation of students and how it can be improved. We have Continue reading →

PDC reflections on Robert Bjork

PDC Group 4 has looked at research conducted by Robert Bjork. Lee explains how they have gone about this below: Continue reading →

PDC reflections – Bjork’s desirable difficulties

Claire has produced the following set of reflections from her PDC group below (Group five – one of our two Continue reading →

Further LTC reflections

Laura has shared her use of pre-flight checklists with her Year 11s: In the build up to GCSE exams, I Continue reading →

planning for misconceptions

As experts in our own subjects we are all aware of the common misconceptions and misunderstandings that students make. In Continue reading →

Display of the week – Science

Our very talented science technicians have been nominated by Anna for display of the week for this eye-catching display of Continue reading →