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Michael Hobbiss
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How to get feedback right to create better learners
Getting feedback can be tough, and acting on it even tougher – so we must ensure our classes are taught to respond to feedback in a purposeful way, says Michael Hobbiss
General
17 April 2024
Feedback
How to tackle test anxiety
Having noticed more students than ever struggling with exam anxiety, teacher Michael Hobbiss turned to research for solutions – here he recommends evidence-based interventions to use as we head towards exams
Secondary
5 April 2024
How to tackle test anxiety
Beyond CLT: the other ‘loads’ teachers need to know
Cognitive load theory has been a staple of evidence-based teaching for years – but there’s more to it than meets the eye, says Michael Hobbiss, who breaks down the research about load theory
General
23 November 2022
Beyond CLT: the other ‘loads’ teachers need to know
Why you can’t (completely) trust the research
Blind faith in studies on some key education trends will get you nowhere, but so will ignoring them. Finding the sweet spot of understanding and teacher autonomy should pay dividends. Here, Michael Hobbiss tells you how to achieve that balance
General
5 October 2022
Optical illusion
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