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Cornell Notes – could they be a useful technique for MFL?
In my research of effective Retrieval Practice, when reading Mark Enser’s book ‘Teach like nobody is watching’, I have come across a...
Silvia Bastow
Apr 11, 20214 min read


Dual coding – how can it be used in Languages
We – teachers spend a lot of our time planning and designing engaging resources for our students. However, the question I will pose is: ...
Silvia Bastow
Feb 20, 20216 min read


Metacognition, self-regulated learning and revision
Many educators have been talking more and more about the importance of metacognition (thinking about one’s thinking) and metacognitive...
Silvia Bastow
Feb 1, 20217 min read


Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) and how can it be applied in Languages Classroom?
split-attention reduced format split-attention reduced format ‘First, the theory itself needs to be guided by our knowledge of human...
Silvia Bastow
Nov 28, 20205 min read


Making Homework Meaningful and Purposeful in Languages classroom
I believe that homework is crucial for successful delivery of languages curriculum and should be treated as such. It is not an optional...
Silvia Bastow
Nov 14, 20205 min read


Retrieval Practice in Languages Classroom
What is ‘retrieval practice’? Is it just the newest trend in education or is there more to it? On social media you have probably seen a...
Silvia Bastow
Nov 1, 20207 min read


Rosenshine's Principles in Action and Conti's EPI
Rosenshine’s Principles in Action and Conti’s Extensive Processing Instruction On this post I will be looking at what they are and how...
Silvia Bastow
Oct 7, 20207 min read
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