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Maximising Thinking Capacity (Learning) In Your Classroom learning and cognition meemo teachers working memory Sep 10, 2024

Working Memory is the biggest predictor of children’s achievement we have. In essence, it is our 'thinking capacity' and is that important for learning that is has been likened to the 'new IQ' by some researchers.

Working Memory is our capacity to think about and process information; both...

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LEGO Brick Based Therapy – What You Need to Know autism building relationships development learning and cognition neurodiversity play Jan 31, 2024

If you’re using LEGO brick based therapy, how do you know if you’re doing it correctly? In this blog, Dr. Gina Gomez de la Cuesta, Clinical Psychologist and co-author of the LEGO based therapy manual explains the importance of playful Brick Clubs, and how her social enterprise Play...

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Case Study: Mastering the First 100 High-Frequency Words through Precision Teaching case study confidence development learning and cognition literacy diffculties precision teaching reading teachers Feb 17, 2023

The Starting Line: Reading Woes in a Year 1 Classroom

As a Year 1 teacher in a three form entry Manchester primary school, I grappled with a common yet disheartening issue: the wide range of reading abilities among the children in my class. While some were doing well and able to read CCVC words...

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The Executive of our Functions cognition educational psychologist ep cpd executive functioning learning and cognition working memory Dec 20, 2021

Dr Richard Skelton, Educational Psychologist has had the pleasure in working with Dr Rebecca Ashton, Educational Psychologist specialising in neuropsychology to develop Executive Functions: Connections in Practice - an online course for Educational Psychologists. 

Richard shares his interest...

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