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Preparing students for GCSE extended writing task
On this post I will be focussing on how I am preparing my students for their writing skill; on development of broad linguistic knowledge,...
Silvia Bastow
Dec 9, 20204 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


Receptive Processing Phase LAM/RAM (Conti Methodology of E.P.I.)
On this post I would like to concentrate on the Receptive processing phase of Dr Conti’s E.P.I methodology. After the introduction of the...
Silvia Bastow
Oct 24, 20205 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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