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Why attendance rewards don’t work
Giving incentives for good attendance, like class pizza parties, might not have the positive effect schools want, finds Mark Leswell, who offers an alternative
General
30 September 2025
Your students’ brains are programmed to avoid thinking
Ever feel like your students are actively trying to avoid mental effort? That’s perfectly natural, according to researchers
General
10 November 2024
Could your approach to praise be negative for your students?
The temptation to offer a barrage of positivity can be strong, writes Mark Leswell, but the research says a more nuanced approach is beneficial
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27 June 2024