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If schools don’t teach public speaking and reasoned dialogue, do we risk raising a generation that can’t confidently express ideas or engage in democracy? Prof Neil Mercer from Oracy Cambridge shares his thoughts. Listen 👇
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💬 When it comes to classroom talk, do you believe teaching students explicit “ground rules” for discussion can really improve learning outcomes? Why or why not? Find out more👇
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#Psychologyintheclassroom has over 200 episodes, each week my newsletter has details of my latest episode or delves into the archives. Here is last week's take a look and if you fancy it go to my website and sign up so you get it straight to your inbox!
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Most people fear public speaking. I’ve loved it since age 6—not just because I got to make props like "Milkyway"!👇🐮
This week on #psychologyintheclassroom Prof Neil Mercer discusses why #Oracy is vital for confidence and belongs in every school curriculum.
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What does successful learning really mean to you? Is it about memorizing facts, or about understanding, applying, and feeling personally connected to what you learn? 🤔📖 Hear the discussion with Dr Marc Skelton #psychologyintheclassroom
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Discover how simple classroom interventions—like goal-setting diaries and self-regulated learning pauses—can transform student motivation & engagement. Hear real stories & research-backed ideas from Dr Marc Skelton! 🎯🧠 #psychologyintheclassroom
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🎙️ Excited to share my latest #psychologyintheclassroom episode exploring the fascinating world of motivation, learning & positive psychology in education with Dr Marc Skelton! Join me as I explore how teachers can truly empower students. 🚀📚
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✨ From attention and cognitive load to the power of repeated practice (aka SLOP), Dr @mikehobbiss.bsky.social shares how to help students truly understand and retain concepts. Join us for some game-changing teaching ideas! Listen here 👇
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🧠Memorization alone is a trap: without varied and repeated practice, students will never truly master concepts or apply them flexibly in real life.
Find out how to do this in the latest #Psychologyintheclassroom episode with Dr Mike Hobbiss listen 👇
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Where you revise MATTERS:
✔Phone Lockdown: A visible phone reduces productivity
✔Ditch the Bed: Your bed should be only for sleep
✔8 Hours Minimum: Prioritise sleep—it’s when your brain consolidates memories
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Mock exam top tip: Passive revision gives you the "illusion of fluency"—you feel you know it, but you forget it fast.
To make it stick, you MUST use active recall:
✔Read✔Cover✔Recall!
Hear more strategies in the podcast mini-series. 👇
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🚨Maximize study time!🚨 Exam Success isn't just about hard work; it's about working smart. #Psychologyintheclassroom podcast has 3 essential planning tips for mocks:
✔Schedule breaks
✔Tackle tough topics for major gains
✔Eliminate distractions (your phone!)
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From 1930s sci-fi fan culture to punk rock and riot grrrl movements, zines have a rich history as tools for sharing experiences and ideas. #psychologyintheclassroom explores the educational potential of zines in promoting mental health and emotional literacy
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Hear Julie Kane talk about her innovative workshops using zines—self-published booklets—to help kids express emotions and build community. Perfect for educators and anyone interested in arts and wellbeing! 🎨📝 #Psychologyintheclassroom
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Always a pleasure to write for @thementalelf.bsky.social and this research was great for bringing my teaching about CBT & Depression for psychology A level right up to date! @aqaeducation.bsky.social
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Discover evidence-informed strategies like worked examples, scaffolding, and chunking information to reduce cognitive overload and enhance learning.
🎧 Tune in to learn how understanding cognitive psychology can help us teach smarter.
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This half term, #PsychologyInTheClassroom dives into the archives.
With over 200 episodes to explore, we’re revisiting a 2023 discussion on Cognitive Load Theory — how our brains process information and what this means for teaching practice.
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With around 40,000 #teachers leaving the profession in England last year, understanding the challenge of managing students with callous-unemotional traits is crucial.
🗝Key Challenge is that traditional behaviour management strategies often fail...
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Join the conversation #PsychologyintheClassroom where @olademk.bsky.social explores adolescent girls’ mental health challenges, social media’s role in coping, and how schools can be part of the solution. A conversation you shouldn't miss! 💬👧📱
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16.10.2025 17:58 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
How can schools balance the risks and benefits of social media use among teenagers without alienating them? 🤔📲The generational gap in understanding these experiences calls for better conversations with our youth.
For more listen here 👇
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The tone of a teacher’s voice can be more influential than the words they say—harshness can kill motivation and trust faster than any criticism. Learn more 👇 from Prof. Silke Paulmann
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#BPSPES2025
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08.10.2025 20:24 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
🎧This week 2 interviews with Profs Silke Paulmann & @louise-psychol.bsky.social recorded at the #BPSPES2025 conference—covering AI in assessment feedback & the emotional signals in teacher communication. Tune in and start transforming education today!🎓
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💡 How do schools decide which mental health programs to adopt when resources are tight? Hear @annieobrien.bsky.social & Charlotte Bagnall discuss balancing costs, benefits, and real-world constraints to help educators make smarter choices. #psychologyintheclassroom
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01.10.2025 20:03 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
🎧 Join me for a fascinating discussion on #MentalHealth & wellbeing programs in schools! We dive into the real challenges of evaluating these interventions in dynamic school environments. You won’t want to miss the insights 👇 #psychologyintheclassroom
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🎧Join #psychologyintheclassroom & hear what experts have to say about the power of framing in education. We explore why positive encouragement beats negative warnings every time. Don’t miss the discussion! 👇
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