Using drawing and visuals is a high impact, research-informed strategy to support learning and retention. It involves three related cognitive processes that each create an interconnected memory trace: 1️⃣Cognitive elaboration = thinking about the information

Great lessons don't always lead to great learning. When pupils don't learn what you intended, where is the learning process breaking down? A clear theory of learning helps you identify the problem and design effective solutions. Find out more: enquiries@impact.wales

It feels like pupils' attention is getting worse—but it's not that attention spans have shrunk. Digital distractions have changed our willingness to focus. Over coming weeks I'll share what the research says and practical strategies for schools. Workshop:

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What's one "best bet" to improve your pupils' learning? For more ideas from research that will improve your pupils' learning contact enquiries@impact.wales

We create resources and professional learning for teachers using "best bets" from research, like the Bjorks' Desirable Difficulties research. Support your pupils to build deep, resilient learning, that is impossible for them to forget. Find out what we do www.impact.wales.

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Are you using low stakes testing in your classroom? If not, why not? Here are 10 benefits from research.

Interleaving connected topics utilises spaced learning & retrieval practice. It helps pupils make more meaningful connections with what they are learning. We provide research-informed professional learning for teachers and schools. Find out more http://impact.wales

Using drawing and visuals is a high impact, research-informed strategy to support learning and retention. It involves three related cognitive processes that each create an interconnected memory trace: 1️⃣Cognitive elaboration = thinking about the information

Stop telling pupils to be more resilient. Start teaching them how. Emotional intelligence isn't something that pupils just "have", it's a skill that can be developed with the right support. Look at our popular sketchnotes which summarise elements of the research on this. enquiries@impact.wales

The human brain is always looking for patterns. Looking for ways to make sense of new information. This is why Mandler's Organisation Theory, shows us that using learning tasks that utilise the brain's drive to organise, supports highly effective learning. 1/2

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You can’t teach everything. The hardest choice? What not to teach. Focus on core content—not just related details or examples. We turn research into practical strategies that work for your pupils. www.impact.wales #teaching #curriculum #pedagogy

Should learning feel easy? Use our quick visual guide to learning and the memory to think about the learning in your classroom. We provide professional learning for teachers informed by research. Go to www.impact.wales to find out more

5 steps to better questioning: • Focus on the learning • Plan questions • Model answers • Engage everyone • Adapt teaching Rooted in research. Built for classrooms. Better questions = better thinking. enquiries@impact.wales

"Not all learners progress at the same speed." This truism is at the heart of teaching and has driven much of what we know about differentiation. How does this look if you are focused on providing the right level of practice and support? Take a look at our guide ⬇️ 1/2

Why learning should be desirably difficult. A story about bean bags and targets! www.impact.wales

The human brain is always looking for patterns. Looking for ways to make sense of new information. This is why Mandler's Organisation Theory, shows us that using learning tasks that utilise the brain's drive to organise, supports highly effective learning. 1/2

Habits are fundamental to change and improvement. Why? They reduce cognitive load by turning actions into automatic behaviours. But habits are hard to change. You need to identify them, evaluate & then improve them. Want to use research to improve your school? fin@impact.wales

Check out these 8 awesome tips to boost your skills as a senior leader! We're all about empowering teachers to enhance their leadership game with practical tips and solid research. Dive into our bespoke professional learning at www.impact.wales! 🚀

🌟 Unveiling the Mystery Behind Misconceptions 🤔 Have you ever wondered why misconceptions sneak into our minds? Let's dive into this intriguing topic! Why do pupils develop misconceptions, and how can we, as teachers, prevent these misunderstandings from taking root in the first place?

You can’t teach everything. The hardest choice? What not to teach. Focus on core content—not just related details or examples. We turn research into practical strategies that work for your pupils. www.impact.wales #teaching #curriculum #pedagogy

"Not all learners progress at the same speed." This truism is at the heart of teaching and has driven much of what we know about differentiation. How does this look if you are focused on providing the right level of practice and support? Take a look at our guide ⬇️ 1/2

The human brain is always looking for patterns. Looking for ways to make sense of new information. This is why Mandler's Organisation Theory, shows us that using learning tasks that utilise the brain's drive to organise, supports highly effective learning. 1/2

Why learning should be desirably difficult. A story about bean bags and targets! www.impact.wales

5 steps to better questioning: • Focus on the learning • Plan questions • Model answers • Engage everyone • Adapt teaching Rooted in research. Built for classrooms. Better questions = better thinking. enquiries@impact.wales

Three books. One mission: making great teaching accessible, practical, and impactful. I’m proud to share the journey of my work so far: If you’re interested in improving teaching, supporting colleagues & making a real difference to pupils, I’d love you to take a look here: https://amzn.to/4tFsM9S