Cognitive Load Theory has become one of the best-known ideas in education. 🧠 But it's not the whole story. Our latest blog looks at how it works alongside other influential learning theories. https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/cognitive-load-theory-other-theories/

Attention is limited. Every distraction competes with learning. Our Attention course shares practical, evidence-informed strategies to help students stay focused when it matters most. https://www.teachercpdacademy.com/attention-topic

Handwriting might not get much attention, but it can have a real impact on learning. Our Handwriting course, on the Teacher CPD Academy, explores why it matters and shares practical ways to help students write with greater fluency. https://www.teachercpdacademy.com/handwriting-topic

Literacy isn't just the responsibility of English teachers. Every lesson involves reading, writing, speaking or listening in some way. See how schools can build literacy across the curriculum on the Teacher CPD Academy: https://www.teachercpdacademy.com/literacy-topic

Cognitive Load Theory doesn't have to compete with other learning theories. Our latest blog explores how it works alongside them to give a more complete picture of how students learn. https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/cognitive-load-theory-other-theories/

Mistakes don't automatically lead to learning. It's what students do after they make them that makes the biggest difference. https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/learning-from-your-mistakes/

Reading. Writing. Speaking. Listening. Literacy isn't one skill. Our Literacy course explores how teachers can develop it across every classroom. https://www.teachercpdacademy.com/literacy-topic

Some revision works. Some revision lasts. Knowing when students should revisit learning can be just as important as knowing how they revise. https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/when-should-students-review/

Creating independent learners isn't about stepping back. It's about giving students the tools and confidence to take ownership of their learning. Our CPD topic explores how. https://www.teachercpdacademy.com/independent-learners-topic

Retrieval Practice helps students strengthen their memory by recalling what they've learned, rather than simply reading it again. See how schools are putting it into practice in our Retrieval Practice workshop 👇 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/workshops/retrieval-practice-teacher-cpd/

🎨 Creativity isn't just for art lessons. It's part of problem-solving, writing, science, maths... every subject has a role to play. Discover practical ways to develop creativity in the classroom with our Creativity CPD topic 👇 https://www.teachercpdacademy.com/creativity-topic

Working harder isn't about being busy all the time. It's about making small changes that add up over time. 💡 Discover 9 practical strategies in our latest blog. https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/ways-to-work-harder/

The Science of Learning is full of ideas that can improve teaching, but knowing how to apply them is what really matters. Our workshop helps schools turn the research into practical classroom strategies. Get in touch to find out more. https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/workshops/science-of-learning-cpd/

📚 We often encourage students to revise more. But are we encouraging them to revise at the right time? Our blog explores how spacing out learning can improve long-term retention. https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/encourage-spacing/

If you're already thinking about next year's CPD, our free Planning Toolkit includes templates, guidance and practical resources to help you build a meaningful programme without starting from scratch. https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/cpd-planning-toolkit/

What actually helps students learn? Not the latest trend. Not the loudest opinion. Just strategies backed by decades of Cognitive Science research. We've rounded up some of the most effective approaches here 👇 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/help-students-learn/

When ChatGPT gets involved, are students more engaged... Or just doing less of the thinking? Our blog explores what AI might mean for student engagement and where teachers should be cautious. Read more 👇 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/chatgpt-on-student-engagement/

Adaptive teaching is about responding to students' needs while maintaining high expectations for everyone. Explore practical, evidence-informed strategies in our Adaptive Teaching course on the Teacher CPD Academy https://www.teachercpdacademy.com/adaptive-teaching-topic

Talking isn't just part of learning, it can drive learning. 🗣️ Our Oracy for Learning course explores how purposeful classroom discussion can improve thinking, understanding and participation. https://www.teachercpdacademy.com/oracyforlearning-topic

Cold calling isn't a one-size-fits-all strategy. Our blog looks at different ways to use it in the classroom and how each approach can encourage more students to participate. https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/cold-calling-types/

Our Science of Learning workshop helps schools translate cognitive science into practical classroom approaches that staff can use straight away. Get in touch to find out more. https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/workshops/science-of-learning-cpd/

How do you know whether students have actually understood what you've taught? Our latest Teaching & Learning video explores practical ways to check for understanding that go beyond simply asking, "Any questions?" Watch here 👇 https://youtu.be/THjWvldDV-o?si=aMiGNUG8lxmjYka

Rosenshine's Principles have become a staple of teacher CPD for good reason. Our workshop helps schools move beyond knowing the principles to applying them confidently in the classroom. Get in touch to find out more. https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/workshops/rosenshines-principles/

How can we help students take greater ownership of their learning? That's exactly what we explore with Paul Cline in the latest episode of The Science of Learning Podcast. If you haven't listened yet, you can catch it here 👇 https://linktr.ee/innerdrive_edu

😴 Students spend hours revising for exams. But how many spend enough time sleeping? Our blog explores why sleep might be one of the most overlooked performance tools available. https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/how-sleep-can-help-student-performance/

🎙️ Coming tomorrow on The Science of Learning Podcast We had a great conversation with the wonderful Paul Cline about independent learning and how we can help students become more confident, motivated and self-regulated learners. Here's a little preview of what's to come 👇

Supporting neurodiverse students doesn't always require big changes. Sometimes it's the small, intentional adjustments that have the biggest impact. Read our blog for practical ideas 👇 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/support-neurodiverse-students/

Mind maps can be a brilliant learning tool. But what happens when AI creates them instead of students? Our blog explores the benefits, the drawbacks and what the research suggests. Read more 👇 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/ai-and-mind-maps/

Looking for free classroom resources? From Cognitive Load Theory to Metacognition, our collection of posters covers some of education's biggest ideas in a clear and practical way. Browse them here 👇 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/our-posters/

Cold calling isn't a one-size-fits-all strategy. Our blog looks at different ways to use it in the classroom and how each approach can encourage more students to participate. https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/cold-calling-types/