Interesting article by Abigail Marshall which explains that programmes based on comprehension strategies are much more effective than those which only focus on phonics. She looked at a recent meta-analysis by British researchers, Dominic Wyse and Alice Bradbury and concluded that“These researchers … recommend that phonics teaching should be “carefully connected with the reading of…
Category: Memory&learning
Improve Your Memory
After long but fascinating period of study, I have completed the Centre of Excellence Improve Your Memory Diploma. This started by looking at the main memory principles which fall into four categories: Make an effort to remember, understand and improve Control the type and amount of information that you need Spend time strengthening the neural…
Educational Neuroscience
Lockdown has offered the perfect opportunity to study those things that I have wanted to explore for a while. I was sad to have completed the Educational Neuroscience programme as I was enjoying it so much but now have a deeper understanding of memory and how to use this for effective learning strategies.