4by4s Engagement

From experience, many teachers know the usefulness of inducting their new class. Some of the suggestions below will help teachers to …

Being able to cope with, and overcome, difficulty and challenge is one of the key elements in becoming a successful …

Psychologists have coined the expression the ‘primacy effect’ for the way the human brain has an uncanny knack of having …

By playful we mean creative strategies which help learners explore and interact with their learning. Playfulness often stimulates fun, which …

Learners with a fixed mindset wants to ‘look smart’ even if it means not learning a thing in the process. …

Curiosity can be aroused in many ways, such as stimulating questions, teases, predictions, wonder and even awe. It is particularly …

Most student surveys suggest that what they most want from school is confidence. By looking to build a student’s competence …

September sees the start of the school year. It can be a disconcerting time for learners as well as teachers. …

Relevance is a fantastic motivational trigger. It can make abstract learning appear relevant, important and necessary for learners. If you …

The most effective teachers we have worked with have high expectations. Often much higher than their colleagues down the corridor. …