25th Jan 2024
Embodied cognition is a concept in educational psychology that proposes that learning is not merely a cognitive process but fundamentally intertwined with physical actions and the environment. This article explores the research underpinning embodied cognition and provides examples of how it may be applied to a range of curriculum subjects.
16th Nov 2023
One of the critical facets of the Essentials Curriculum is its emphasis on the repetition of knowledge throughout the educational milestones. This repetition is deliberate, aiming to surpass the National Curriculum requirements to fortify students' understanding and mastery. This article demonstrates practical ways to implement such repetition.
4th Sep 2023
I formerly categorised the stages of learning as Basic, Advancing, and Deep. However, these terms lacked the descriptive power to convey the cognitive processes involved at each level. So, I've transitioned to a new terminology—Remembering, Knowing, and Reasoning—that more precisely encapsulates what occurs at each stage of academic progress.