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Our language has come a long way from ableist insults of old, writes Jarlath O’Brien, but we can still be subtly damaging with our choice of words

Switching from written or typed feedback to recording voice notes for students has brought many benefits, says this teacher of English

All teachers think they are ambitious for their pupils, but can you say what that really means in practice, asks Mark Enser

Researchers say understanding the concept of working memory is crucial. But to make a difference in schools, better training, screening, assessments and curricular design are needed, finds Holly Korbey

In an age full of arguments, there can be huge value in fostering constructive disagreement in our students – for life and for learning, writes Alex Quigley

Some policies are obviously useful in schools, says Mark Enser, but that is far from the case when it comes to teaching and learning

Schools spend a lot of time warning about the dangers of online life, writes Eliza Frost, but there are research-backed benefits that we may be overlooking

Getting names right will help create a supportive and engaging learning environment, says Kirsten Colquhoun

David Geary developed the theory of primary and secondary knowledge that underpins popular ‘science of learning’ ideas such as cognitive load theory, but is there any evidence for it? Could it become just another fad?

A curriculum for spoken language is on the way, so we should take the opportunity to really explore how we talk in our subjects, says Zoe Enser

After the spread of misinformation online had disastrous consequences this summer, it’s an ideal time to explore digital responsibility with your pupils

Are your classes struggling to get back into the swing of studying? Alex Quigley offers wisdom from an iconic psychological experiment