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Marc Smith
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How to make your pupils curious enough to learn
Marc Smith explains that curiosity is a crucial motivator that we do not always use as much as we should 
15 July 2019
It’s official: food insecurity impacts on learning
Researchers have confirmed what teachers already knew – that hunger can have a significant effect on pupils’ achievement
26 June 2019
GCSEs: Could ‘wakeful rest’ be essential for learning?
The importance of sleep for learning is well known, but new research suggests regular breaks could be just as helpful
12 June 2019
Are outdoor lessons just a distraction?
The research evidence on outdoor learning shows that it has academic and wellbeing benefits, writes Marc Smith
5 June 2019
Does project-based learning work? Let’s investigate
Two new studies offer insights into the effectiveness of the approach and ways to make it work for students
23 May 2019
How team sports can protect pupil mental health
The rush for a knowledge-rich curriculum is squeezing out PE, but research suggests that the benefits stretch beyond the body
26 April 2019
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