Ollie LovellMay 11, 2015 I just came back from a ‘PD in the Pub’ on behaviour management and run by Glen…
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In September and October of last year (2014) I ran a 7 session program that I called ‘The Mathematics Applied…
Continue ReadingApplying S.A.(U).L.T., my learning approach, to a new project…Burmese!
This post is part of my ongoing Journal on learning Burmese. You can read the whole Journal here. OK, so, today…
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After reading Glen Pearsall’s Top 10 Strategic Questions for Teachers (concise, free ebook) recently I was really inspired to introduce cold…
Continue ReadingInteractive learning model mindmap now online!
Happy to announce that I’ve just posted up an interactive mindmap that maps out my learning model and links to…
Continue ReadingMetacognition: Can it help students problem solve?
I was recently doing a little reading into metacognition and began to wonder if it could be used as a…
Continue ReadingDealing with Test Anxiety: Avoidance, Acceptance and White Bears.
Have you ever heard of the white bear intelligence test? Whoever thinks of a white bear the least is the…
Continue ReadingBackchannels, a feedback method for shy students
“Are there any questions?…” The words hang in the air as nervous students shuffle in their seats. The more students…
Continue ReadingA Deeper Look at Analogies – Understanding the Derivative
In my article on understanding difficult concepts I mention using analogies as a powerful method for understanding difficult and abstract…
Continue ReadingS.A.(U).L.T : My 5 step approach to efficient learning and studying
This post is for application once you’re at the point where you actually WANT to learn. If you’re still struggling…
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