A definition is a terrible thing for teaching what a word means. Orbit: the path followed by a moon, planet…
Using Elaboration in Science Lessons
In my book (due out this month!) I have adapted some of the Learning Scientist strategies for physics classrooms. In…
My book for new physics teachers…
My book is due to be published next month! The publishers (Taylor&Francis) have asked me to prepare the text for…
Why Bar-Model Works #2: Reducing Cognitive Load
In my previous post (here) I tried to explain how bar-model supports learning using dual-coding. In this post, I want…
Why Bar-Model Works #1: Dual Coding
I have been using bar-model incidentally in my year 11 revision groups for a couple of months now. I usually…
Using Visual Representations to Help Solve Abstract Physics Problems
By year 6, pupils are skilled mathematical problem solvers. They can solve multi-step questions involving abstract concepts. This sounds like…
But where is the cognitive science and the knowledge?
I’ve just received an email from TES advertising a book they are publishing titled: tes guide to STEM.I was hoping…
A Residue of Physics
Six months ago, I was helping English trainees write a knowledge organiser for The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and…
Can the Singapore Bar-Model Reduce Cognitive Load in Physics?
I was convinced by the Singapore bar-model when I invigilated the 2016 Key Stage 2 maths reasoning exam. One of…
Measuring and Improving The Quality of Science Writing in Schools
This post is part of a series – a symposium – on AfL. The previous posts are well referenced and…
Reading for Learning 