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Good goals are more than something students write at the top of a page. Specific targets, realistic challenges and a clear plan for achieving them can make goal setting much more effective. 🎯 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/do-goal-setting-right/

Why do some boys underperform at school despite having the ability to succeed? This blog explores some of the factors behind boys’ underachievement and what schools can do to support them. https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/what-can-you-do-about-boys-underachieving/

There is a big difference between hearing what someone is saying and really listening to them. So, how does one go about being a better listener? https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/ways-to-be-a-better-listener/

Having a sense of purpose can influence how students approach challenges, setbacks and their long-term goals. This blog explores why purpose matters and some practical ways to help develop it. https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/develop-a-sense-of-purpose/

How confident are you that your students actually understand what you've just taught? The Checking for Understanding course explores practical ways to uncover misconceptions and use that information to adapt teaching. https://www.teachercpdacademy.com/checking-for-understanding-topic

When students feel like they belong, it can influence how they engage with learning and school life. Our Sense of Belonging course explores the research behind belonging and practical ways teachers can support it. https://www.teachercpdacademy.com/sense-of-belonging-topic

Could spacing your revision be more effective if you get enough sleep too? 😴 This blog explores the relationship between Spacing, sleep and memory, and what it could mean for learning. https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/spacing-and-sleep/

Adaptive Teaching is about responding to students’ needs without lowering expectations. This course explores practical strategies for creating inclusive, responsive lessons that help all students access the learning. https://www.teachercpdacademy.com/adaptive-teaching-topic

Homework can be useful, but it’s all about how it’s designed. 📝 The Homework course, on the Teacher CPD Academy, explores what the research says about effective homework and how schools can develop a stronger homework culture. https://www.teachercpdacademy.com/homework-topic

Attention is limited, so keeping students focused isn’t always as simple as asking them to concentrate. This Teacher CPD Academy course explores common distractions and practical ways to support attention in the classroom. https://www.teachercpdacademy.com/attention-topic

Can creativity actually be taught? ✨ Our Creativity course explores what the research says about developing creative and curious learners, and how teachers can put it into practice. https://www.teachercpdacademy.com/creativity-topic

The teenage years come with some big changes in how young people think, behave and learn. This blog explores the science behind the teenage brain and what it means for teachers. https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/teenage-brain/

School leaders have a huge influence on teaching, learning and staff wellbeing. Our Leadership workshop brings evidence-informed ideas into practical strategies that can be applied across a school. Get in touch to discuss your CPD. https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/workshops/leadership-teacher-cpd/

How do we help students become less reliant on their teachers? The Independent Learners course looks at the knowledge, strategies and habits that can help students take greater ownership of their learning. https://www.teachercpdacademy.com/independent-learners-topic

🎙️ New episode out now! We're joined by Mike Hobbiss to explore test anxiety and what teachers and schools can do to better support students around tests and assessments. A really interesting conversation with plenty of practical, evidence-informed insights. Give it a listen 👇 https://li

Creativity can be encouraged, taught and developed. Our Creativity course explores the evidence behind creative thinking and practical ways teachers can give students more opportunities to use it. https://www.teachercpdacademy.com/creativity-topic

How much homework is actually useful? The Homework Conundrum tackles the research behind homework, looking at what helps learning, what doesn't, and how schools can make better decisions about home learning. 📚 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/our-books/teacher-cpd-academy-books/the-homework-conund

Goal setting works best when students know exactly what they’re working towards and how they’ll get there. These free worksheets help students set goals, track their progress and reflect on how they’re getting on. https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/goal-setting-worksheets/

There’s no shortage of educational research, but how do we turn it into useful decisions in the classroom? Evidence-Informed Wisdom brings together research, experience and practical guidance to help teachers navigate the evidence and apply it effectively. 📖 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/our-

How much information can students actually process at once? Our Cognitive Load Theory Teacher CPD workshop explores how working memory affects learning and practical ways teachers can manage cognitive load in the classroom. https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/workshops/cognitive-load-theory-teacher-cpd/

Planning your school’s CPD? Our CPD Planning Toolkit provides practical templates and evidence-informed guidance to help schools plan, deliver and evaluate professional development effectively. https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/cpd-planning-toolkit/?lp=cpd-planning-toolkit

Homework can be useful, but what makes it effective? Our Homework course explores the research behind homework and how teachers can use it purposefully to support learning. https://www.teachercpdacademy.com/homework-topic

Great school leadership doesn’t happen by accident. Our Leadership Teacher CPD workshop explores evidence-informed approaches to leadership, culture and creating the conditions for staff and students to thrive. https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/workshops/leadership-teacher-cpd/

Handwriting might seem like a basic skill, but it can have an impact on how students learn. The Handwriting course, on the Teacher CPD Academy, explores the research and what teachers can do to help students develop more fluent handwriting. https://www.teachercpdacademy.com/handwriting-topic

New knowledge doesn’t exist in isolation. 🔗 Our Schema course explores how students connect new information to what they already know and how teachers can help build stronger schemas. https://www.teachercpdacademy.com/schema-topic

Talk isn’t just about communication. It can play an important role in how students think, learn and make sense of new ideas. Our Oracy for Learning workshop explores how teachers can use classroom talk to support learning. https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/workshops/oracy-for-learning/

The goal of scaffolding isn’t to make learning easier forever. It’s about providing the right support at the right time, then gradually removing it as students become more independent. https://www.teachercpdacademy.com/scaffolding-topic

Adaptive Teaching can mean different things in different classrooms. This blog answers some of the most common questions and explores what effective Adaptive Teaching actually looks like in practice. https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/adaptive-teaching-faqs/

How much information can students actually process at once? Our Cognitive Load Theory Teacher CPD workshop explores how working memory affects learning and practical ways teachers can manage cognitive load in the classroom. https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/workshops/cognitive-load-theory-teacher-cpd/

Flashcards are everywhere, but are we always using them effectively? https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/flashcards-what-when-how-and-where/

Attention is a limited resource. This Teacher CPD Academy course explores how it affects learning, common classroom distractions and practical ways to help students stay focused. https://www.teachercpdacademy.com/attention-topic

Our latest blog is here! 👀 Written by Jade Pearce, this guide answers some of the most common questions about Adaptive Teaching and what it really looks like in the classroom. https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/adaptive-teaching-faqs/

What can teachers do to help students remember more? BDNF plays an important role in memory, and this blog looks at how factors such as exercise and sleep can influence it. 🏃‍♂️ https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/increase-bdnf-levels-for-better-memory/

Helping students manage stress is about more than simply telling them to relax. Our student workshop gives them practical strategies to manage exam nerves, build confidence and stay in control under pressure. https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/workshops/student-stress-management/

How can we help students become better thinkers? This blog explores four practical ways to help students think more effectively, from managing negative thoughts to responding to failure. https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/help-students-think-effectively/

Self-doubt can hold people back even when they have the skills to succeed. This blog explores where self-doubt comes from and some practical ways to overcome it. https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/conquer-self-doubt/

Are model answers always the most effective way to give feedback? 🤔 This blog looks at the research and considers when model answers can help students learn, and when other approaches may be more effective. https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/do-model-answers-give-the-most-effective-feedback/

Evidence-based education sounds straightforward, but what actually counts as good evidence? This blog looks at how teachers can make better-informed decisions without losing sight of professional judgement. https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/evidence-based-education/

How can we make learning more effective without overwhelming students? Our blog breaks down 10 key principles of Cognitive Load Theory and how they can be applied in the classroom. https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/principles-cognitive-load-theory/

Ever wondered what expert thinking actually looks like? Modelling your thought process can help students see the decisions, questions and strategies that sit behind successful learning. 🧠 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/teach-modelling-thought-processes-for-students/

How much homework is actually useful? The Homework Conundrum tackles the research behind homework, looking at what helps learning, what doesn't, and how schools can make better decisions about home learning. 📚 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/our-books/teacher-cpd-academy-books/the-homework-conund

Why do some students underperform? https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/why-do-students-underperform/

Phones in the bedroom can make switching off much harder. 📱 Our blog shares practical tips to help students manage their phones at night and get better sleep. https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/tips-for-students-to-best-manage-their-phone-at-night/

Our first free webinar of the school year is here! 🎓 Join us to explore how coaching can help teachers make better decisions in complex classroom situations. https://www.teachercpdacademy.com/webinar?lp=webinar

🏠 Homework has the biggest impact when it reinforces learning instead of just filling time. Our Homework course looks at how to make every task more purposeful. https://www.teachercpdacademy.com/homework-topic

A little bit of Cognitive Science in your inbox can go a long way. Sign up to the free Science of Teaching & Learning email course for regular, practical ideas you can take into the classroom. https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/science-of-teaching-and-learning-email-course/

Rosenshine's Principles of Instruction are well known, but what about the tenth principle? It focuses on helping students practise independently, and our blog looks at why this final step matters. https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/rosenshines-tenth-principle-of-instruction/

Homework can be a source of stress for students and parents alike. 🏠 Our blog shares practical ways parents can support their children without simply doing the work for them. https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/help-your-child-with-homework/

Retrieval Practice is one of the most well researched strategies in Cognitive Science. But what does the research actually tell us about when and how it works best? https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/research-on-retrieval-practice/

Ever noticed how taking a deep breath can make you feel calmer? 🌬️ Our blog looks at the science behind breathing and why something so simple can have such an interesting effect. https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/taking-a-deep-breath/