How much cognitive energy do you have?
April 8, 2021
Here's a pet theory I have about being a learner. We all come to any learning task with a fixed amount of cognitive energy.
This is determined by a range of factors; perceived importance or personal interest in the learning, previous success or failure (a...
The Importance of Feeling Successful
March 22, 2021
We all need to feel successful - "I am getting better at this...I can do it!"
It's a rather obvious but sometimes forgotten idea that applies to any learning...we feel best about it when it feels like we are 'getting it'...this is something that I can do if I ...
Christine Braid, Professional Learning and Development Facilitator in Literacy Education, Massey University, has just published a new article (21 Aug, 2020) entitled 'Young New Zealander's are turning off reading in record numbers - we need a new approach to teachi...
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