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Learning myths debunked

April 7, 2017April 7, 2017Oxford Psychology Team
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I met Professor Bruce Hood at the Independent Schools Association conference more than a year ago, where he spoke about the prevailing mythology surrounding the neuroscience of learning. His desire to debunk those myths was matched by his enthusiasm for getting university researchers into schools to share latest research findings in all areas of learning.  He has established […]

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Teacher support networks: more than just free biscuits!

February 9, 2017June 6, 2017Oxford Psychology Team
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Many of you will be the lone psychology teacher in your own institution and a number of you will also not have a psychology degree but a degree in a related subject. It can be tough to develop and teach a subject, not being certain whether you are using the best resources for your students. […]

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