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Jan 26, 2021

Cognitive psychology is probably the most important branch of psychology for teachers in helping to understand memory, learning and education.  In this week's podcast I consider 3 questions about the cognitive approach to psychology to help teachers:

  • What is cognitive psychology (and also cognitive neuroscience)?
  • How...


Jan 12, 2021

There are many misconceptions about memory, that it is like a video camera accurately recording our lives.  The differences between short- and long-term memory.  In this short podcast I look at the underpinning theories of short-term and long-term memory and how teachers can utilise this to help students prepare for...


Jan 5, 2021

Metacognition, cognition, revision strategies...these are the bread and butter of teaching and yet many misconceptions are still out there.  Jonathan is a teacher, author and research with a particular focus on memory and metacognition.  This discussion is the perfect start to a season of podcasts on Learning to learn...


Dec 21, 2020

This term I will be focusing on the psychology of learning including memory, metacognition, intelligence, and much more.  I have some excellent guests lined up and cannot wait to share their insights with you.  I am excited to be partnering with British Psychological Society who also provide resources for teachers which...


Dec 7, 2020

This live Q&A panel was recorded on 2nd December and was hosted by Opogo.com. I was joined by Delyth Lynch from Wellington College, Rob Vaughan from Launchpad Alternative Provision and Zelia Munnik and Andrea Davies from Chertsey High School all of whom are part of the School Mental Health Award.  It is a lively...