January
2002
In this month's newsletter
we have information on literacy
and the brain, emotional stress,
foetal brain development, and
some practical tips on target-setting. |
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February
2002
We decided it was time to focus on the importance
of sleep, so this month's newsletter is a 'sleep special'!
We don't think it will send you to sleep (although we
do have some useful suggestions if you suffer from insomnia!) |
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March
2002
In the November issue, we referred to ten common
myths about the brain and learning. In this issue, we
begin to explode the myths, starting with the fallacy
that 'your memory is perfect'. |
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April
2002
There is plenty of food for thought in this month's
newsletter. Should boys be taught differently from girls?
How can exercise improve academic performance? |
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May
2002
This month we have intriguing items on homework and
ability grouping, as well as some thought-provoking information
on enriched learning environments. |
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July
2002
This month's theme is motivation. We start on the
couch with the Simpsons before sharing some of the news
from Alite. |
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August
2002
We have devoted most of this month's newsletter to
the subject of Thinking Skills. We also bring you a review
of the 10th International Conference on Thinking, news
about the success of AL practitioners throughout the
UK |
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September
2002
In this edition we look at why movement should be
part of classroom learning, the effect of PE on pupils
and suggest some strategies to improve participation
in the subject. We also have ideas for some great sporting
reads. Ready? Go! |
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October
2002
In this edition we look at why movement should be
part of classroom learning, the effect of PE on pupils
and suggest some strategies to improve participation
in the subject. We also have ideas for some great sporting
reads. Ready? Go! |
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November
2002
In this month’s newsletter we explore organisational
change. We begin with a look at culture and change in
relation to education in the UK before moving on to how
a primary school might be transformed through strong
leadership. |
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December
2002
In this newsletter we anticipate the season of good
cheer, so what better than laughter and learning special.
We start by looking at some recent research on teacher
stress and later explore some of the research on laughter
and learning. |
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