I’ve been re-reading a couple of books by ‘progressive’ academics who have been celebrated for trying to bride the gap … More
Month: October 2023
When colleagues recommend books to you that you find insulting and dismissive!
I’ve been recommended a couple of books by thoughtful, well-meaning colleagues who know I favour ‘explicit teaching’. These are books … More
A Reflection on “Science for Children” by Marilyn Fleer
Promoting Explicit Teaching while Holding Your Nose? I was recommended reading “Science for Children” by Marilyn Fleer by a colleague … More
Using story books to overturn science misconceptions in young children
This is an amazing piece of research. The researchers were able to show that children as young as four are … More
Reading for Learning 