InnerDrive
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Illuminating Cognitive Science research 💡
Free Teaching & Learning resources, practical staff CPD and student workshops, the Teacher CPD Academy, and more: www.innerdrive.co.uk
Free Teaching & Learning resources, practical staff CPD and student workshops, the Teacher CPD Academy, and more: www.innerdrive.co.uk
For many teachers, silence after a question is anxiety‑triggering. Action Bias means we’d rather “do something” than wait. That might be why wait times stay short.
Read the four hidden reasons: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/why-teachers-rush-wait-times/
Read the four hidden reasons: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/why-teachers-rush-wait-times/
November 23, 2025 at 9:08 AM
For many teachers, silence after a question is anxiety‑triggering. Action Bias means we’d rather “do something” than wait. That might be why wait times stay short.
Read the four hidden reasons: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/why-teachers-rush-wait-times/
Read the four hidden reasons: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/why-teachers-rush-wait-times/
Quick tip for students: even having your phone on silent can help your brain focus when reading. Small changes, big impact.
More here: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/multi-tasking-impacts-reading/
More here: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/multi-tasking-impacts-reading/
November 22, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Quick tip for students: even having your phone on silent can help your brain focus when reading. Small changes, big impact.
More here: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/multi-tasking-impacts-reading/
More here: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/multi-tasking-impacts-reading/
Mistakes are powerful learning tools. Help students turn them into progress with these 4 evidence-informed tips 🤓
Read here: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/learn-from-mistakes/
Read here: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/learn-from-mistakes/
November 21, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Mistakes are powerful learning tools. Help students turn them into progress with these 4 evidence-informed tips 🤓
Read here: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/learn-from-mistakes/
Read here: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/learn-from-mistakes/
How can teachers make the best use of research? innerdrive.co.uk/blog/how-teachers-use-research/
November 20, 2025 at 3:06 PM
How can teachers make the best use of research? innerdrive.co.uk/blog/how-teachers-use-research/
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November 19, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Want your students to become strong, confident, independent learners?
Then don't miss this FREE CPD webinar – 20 minutes packed with information and insights!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1963871916769
Then don't miss this FREE CPD webinar – 20 minutes packed with information and insights!
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Managing students’ cognitive load is an important challenge that needs careful consideration – particularly when it comes to students with SEND.
So, here's what to know (and how to use it) 👇
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/cognitive-load-theory-send/
So, here's what to know (and how to use it) 👇
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/cognitive-load-theory-send/
November 19, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Managing students’ cognitive load is an important challenge that needs careful consideration – particularly when it comes to students with SEND.
So, here's what to know (and how to use it) 👇
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/cognitive-load-theory-send/
So, here's what to know (and how to use it) 👇
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/cognitive-load-theory-send/
👋 Using hand gestures
🧑🤝🧑 Peer teaching
🌱 Moving the classroom outside
Is there any research behind these alternative teaching strategies? Let's find out:
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/surprising-teaching-strategies/
🧑🤝🧑 Peer teaching
🌱 Moving the classroom outside
Is there any research behind these alternative teaching strategies? Let's find out:
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/surprising-teaching-strategies/
3 surprising teaching strategies (and how they work) | InnerDrive
Although these teaching strategies may seem like fads at first, there is actually research behind them - but also some traps not to fall into.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:46 PM
👋 Using hand gestures
🧑🤝🧑 Peer teaching
🌱 Moving the classroom outside
Is there any research behind these alternative teaching strategies? Let's find out:
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/surprising-teaching-strategies/
🧑🤝🧑 Peer teaching
🌱 Moving the classroom outside
Is there any research behind these alternative teaching strategies? Let's find out:
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/surprising-teaching-strategies/
Want students to take great notes?
Use the Cornell Note-Taking Method ⬇️
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/effectively-use-the-cornell-note-taking-method/
Use the Cornell Note-Taking Method ⬇️
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/effectively-use-the-cornell-note-taking-method/
November 18, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Want students to take great notes?
Use the Cornell Note-Taking Method ⬇️
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/effectively-use-the-cornell-note-taking-method/
Use the Cornell Note-Taking Method ⬇️
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/effectively-use-the-cornell-note-taking-method/
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🏫 Developing evidence-informed wisdom within education
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🧐 Fascinating, seminal, and sometimes quirky studies
🖼️ Beautiful diagrams to illustrate key points
🏫 Developing evidence-informed wisdom within education
Then we have the book for you. Get your copy of Evidence-Informed Wisdom 📖
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November 18, 2025 at 11:22 AM
If you're interested in
🧐 Fascinating, seminal, and sometimes quirky studies
🖼️ Beautiful diagrams to illustrate key points
🏫 Developing evidence-informed wisdom within education
Then we have the book for you. Get your copy of Evidence-Informed Wisdom 📖
https://amzn.eu/d/2NjV0jg
🧐 Fascinating, seminal, and sometimes quirky studies
🖼️ Beautiful diagrams to illustrate key points
🏫 Developing evidence-informed wisdom within education
Then we have the book for you. Get your copy of Evidence-Informed Wisdom 📖
https://amzn.eu/d/2NjV0jg
Struggling to help students revise more effectively? Our blog explains why practice + timing = better learning, not just more work 🔧 👉 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/revision-and-practice/
November 18, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Struggling to help students revise more effectively? Our blog explains why practice + timing = better learning, not just more work 🔧 👉 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/revision-and-practice/
We often favour “naturals” over hard workers 🧠 Learn why and how to counter this bias in class ➡️ https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/how-does-natural-talent-bias-affect-students/
November 16, 2025 at 9:06 AM
We often favour “naturals” over hard workers 🧠 Learn why and how to counter this bias in class ➡️ https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/how-does-natural-talent-bias-affect-students/
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November 15, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Free, fast and full of practical insights 💡
Join our 20-minute flash webinar: Developing Independent Learners
🎟️ Save your place → https://independentlearners.eventbrite.co.uk
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How much does speaking or writing answers matter in Retrieval Practice? https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/overt-vs-covert-retrieval-practice/
November 15, 2025 at 9:10 AM
How much does speaking or writing answers matter in Retrieval Practice? https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/overt-vs-covert-retrieval-practice/
Cramming. Highlighting. Revising without gaps. Ignoring weak spots. 🤯
Our blog explores 4 mistakes that sabotage revision 👉 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/4-revision-mistakes/
Our blog explores 4 mistakes that sabotage revision 👉 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/4-revision-mistakes/
November 14, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Cramming. Highlighting. Revising without gaps. Ignoring weak spots. 🤯
Our blog explores 4 mistakes that sabotage revision 👉 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/4-revision-mistakes/
Our blog explores 4 mistakes that sabotage revision 👉 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/4-revision-mistakes/
When teachers thrive, students do too. Explore the blog on staff success and how to support your team 📘⬇️
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/staff-success/
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/staff-success/
November 13, 2025 at 9:08 AM
When teachers thrive, students do too. Explore the blog on staff success and how to support your team 📘⬇️
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/staff-success/
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/staff-success/
What are the two types of Cold‑Calling? 🤔 Learn the difference between “collaborative” & “unconditional” approaches ➜ https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/guide-to-cold-calling/
November 12, 2025 at 3:06 PM
What are the two types of Cold‑Calling? 🤔 Learn the difference between “collaborative” & “unconditional” approaches ➜ https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/guide-to-cold-calling/
Grades aren’t the whole story. Our blog outlines when they help, when they don’t, and what teachers can do instead ➡️ https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/is-grading-students-bad/
November 11, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Grades aren’t the whole story. Our blog outlines when they help, when they don’t, and what teachers can do instead ➡️ https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/is-grading-students-bad/
One surprising insight: Even with high‑tech tools, if the pedagogy is weak, the impact remains small. Let’s talk about what works.
👉 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/digital-tools-student-achievement/
👉 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/digital-tools-student-achievement/
November 10, 2025 at 9:06 AM
One surprising insight: Even with high‑tech tools, if the pedagogy is weak, the impact remains small. Let’s talk about what works.
👉 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/digital-tools-student-achievement/
👉 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/digital-tools-student-achievement/
What if the best thing you could do for your child isn’t help at all… but guide them to help themselves? 🤔
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/how-parents-can-help-their-child-thrive/
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/how-parents-can-help-their-child-thrive/
November 9, 2025 at 9:06 AM
What if the best thing you could do for your child isn’t help at all… but guide them to help themselves? 🤔
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/how-parents-can-help-their-child-thrive/
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/how-parents-can-help-their-child-thrive/
What can educators do about boys underachieving?
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/what-can-you-do-about-boys-underachieving/
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/what-can-you-do-about-boys-underachieving/
November 8, 2025 at 12:08 PM
What can educators do about boys underachieving?
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/what-can-you-do-about-boys-underachieving/
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/what-can-you-do-about-boys-underachieving/
Cold-calling done right 👇
✅ Predictable, not random
✅ Build safety before challenge
✅ Use follow-ups to deepen thinking
Doug Lemov breaks it all down in our blog 💬
➡️ https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/cold-calling-doug-lemov/
✅ Predictable, not random
✅ Build safety before challenge
✅ Use follow-ups to deepen thinking
Doug Lemov breaks it all down in our blog 💬
➡️ https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/cold-calling-doug-lemov/
November 7, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Cold-calling done right 👇
✅ Predictable, not random
✅ Build safety before challenge
✅ Use follow-ups to deepen thinking
Doug Lemov breaks it all down in our blog 💬
➡️ https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/cold-calling-doug-lemov/
✅ Predictable, not random
✅ Build safety before challenge
✅ Use follow-ups to deepen thinking
Doug Lemov breaks it all down in our blog 💬
➡️ https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/cold-calling-doug-lemov/
Metacognition isn’t only for essay writing; it has a place in music rehearsal, performance and composition. 🎼
See the evidence: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/metacognition-in-music-lessons/
See the evidence: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/metacognition-in-music-lessons/
November 6, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Metacognition isn’t only for essay writing; it has a place in music rehearsal, performance and composition. 🎼
See the evidence: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/metacognition-in-music-lessons/
See the evidence: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/metacognition-in-music-lessons/
Students' self-perceptions can be influenced by cognitive biases.
Encourage self-awareness and critical thinking.
Discover strategies: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/cognitive-biases-holding-students-back/
Encourage self-awareness and critical thinking.
Discover strategies: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/cognitive-biases-holding-students-back/
November 5, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Students' self-perceptions can be influenced by cognitive biases.
Encourage self-awareness and critical thinking.
Discover strategies: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/cognitive-biases-holding-students-back/
Encourage self-awareness and critical thinking.
Discover strategies: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/cognitive-biases-holding-students-back/
Turns out, size does matter! 📏
Research suggests 4–5 students per group is optimal for productivity and engagement when working in groups in the classroom.
Find out more: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/effective-group-work-in-class/
Research suggests 4–5 students per group is optimal for productivity and engagement when working in groups in the classroom.
Find out more: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/effective-group-work-in-class/
November 4, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Turns out, size does matter! 📏
Research suggests 4–5 students per group is optimal for productivity and engagement when working in groups in the classroom.
Find out more: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/effective-group-work-in-class/
Research suggests 4–5 students per group is optimal for productivity and engagement when working in groups in the classroom.
Find out more: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/effective-group-work-in-class/
Want to help your students remember more? Teach them to pair visuals with their notes. 📝 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/dual-coding-for-studying/
November 3, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Want to help your students remember more? Teach them to pair visuals with their notes. 📝 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/dual-coding-for-studying/