Learn about learning

There are some wonderful free resources that help students and their teachers (that includes parents) understand what’s involved in learning and how best to do so.  I can highly recommend these resources.  

Future Learn – The Science of Learning

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I’ve suggested this free online course with parents or educational professionals in mind. While students might benefit from completing it, time is a very precious commodity when revising, and this probably isn’t the best use of their time.

With my own children I often act as the personal assistant when they are revising, freeing them up to concentrate on learning. 

Having done this course, I was in a better position to support their learning.

1.1.2   The Learning Scientists

A website created by cognitive psychological scientists interested in research and packed full of free resources on the science of learning.   Their goal is to make scientific research on learning more accessible to students, teachers, and other educators.  This website includes links to videos, podcasts blogs, and more…

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