InnerDrive
Illuminating Cognitive Science research 💡
Free Teaching & Learning resources, practical staff CPD and student workshops, the Teacher CPD Academy, and more: www.innerdrive.co.uk
- High‑impact CPD doesn’t have to be hard to access The Teacher CPD Academy brings evidence‑informed courses straight to schools. teachercpdacademy.com
- In our blog, we explain: ✔️ What makes thinking hard productive ✔️ Why effort matters for memory ✔️ How to design tasks that stick Learn more ➡️ innerdrive.co.uk/blog/thinking-hard-…
- Rereading feels productive, but it’s not! Learn better last‑minute revision strategies here: innerdrive.co.uk/blog/guide-to-last-…
- What does brilliant CPD look like in colleges? 🤔 Our latest blog breaks down the EEF guidance and the KEEP Framework: Knowledge, Engagement, Execution, Practice. Read more 👇 innerdrive.co.uk/blog/great-professi…
- Revision isn’t just harder because students don’t try 📚 Some common beliefs actually hurt learning. innerdrive.co.uk/blog/unhelpful-revi…
- Psychological safety means students can: ✔️ ask “dumb” questions ✔️ make mistakes ✔️ take risks without fear Learn how to build it 👇 innerdrive.co.uk/blog/psychological-…
- Teaching is emotional work, and that matters 📉 Read 👉 innerdrive.co.uk/blog/emotional-labo…
- Can tablets help close the attainment gap? 🤔 Our blog digs into what the research really says about tech in learning. Find out 👇 innerdrive.co.uk/blog/technology-in-…
- Start class before the bell even rings 🎒 Greeting students at the door can boost engagement and reduce disruption. Read why it matters 👉 innerdrive.co.uk/blog/why-greeting-s…
- From matching activities to fill-in-the-blank and diagrams, discover eight practical ways to help primary students pull knowledge from memory. 🔍 innerdrive.co.uk/blog/retrieval-prac…
- Have you heard about looping? This blog explains how keeping students with the same teacher can strengthen relationships and boost achievement. 👉 innerdrive.co.uk/blog/looping-and-ho…
- Not all praise helps. Learn which types of praise can backfire and how better feedback boosts motivation and learning. 👉 innerdrive.co.uk/blog/ways-you-shoul…
- Is grading your students actually hurting learning? We unpack the evidence and rethink what feedback should do. Read it here ➡️ innerdrive.co.uk/blog/is-grading-stu…
- Self‑control isn’t a limited resource you use up 🔄 This blog breaks down what psychologists now think about delay‑of‑gratification and how it applies to classrooms: innerdrive.co.uk/blog/marshmallows-a…
- Today we’re digging into the science of literacy 🧠 Spelling. Handwriting. What actually helps learning. Free webinar later today. Still time to join: literacy-spelling-handwriting.eventbrite.co.uk
- Struggling with spelling and handwriting in your class? 🤔 We’re breaking down Cognitive Science, common pitfalls and practical strategies in a free online session this Wednesday: literacy-spelling-handwriting.eventbrite.co.uk
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- Dual coding pairs words and pictures so students get two ways of encoding the same idea, and that can boost recall and understanding big time. 📊 innerdrive.co.uk/blog/dual-coding-le…
- Debriefs improve learning effectiveness by up to 25% 📊Quick, cost-effective, and powerful. But only if done right. 4 ways to make them work: innerdrive.co.uk/blog/benefit-from-e…
- Want your teaching to actually stick? Start with clear, explicit steps and only fade support when students can confidently apply skills independently. innerdrive.co.uk/blog/using-explicit…
- 99% of students cram. 72% think it works 🤯It doesn't. Research proves Spacing and Retrieval Practice beat cramming every time. Help your students learn what actually works: innerdrive.co.uk/blog/help-students-…
- Deep breathing: ✅ Lowers blood pressure ✅ Decreases heart rate ✅ Increases melatonin ✅ Reduces anxiety ✅ Brings body to physiological rest Free, instant, scientifically proven 💙 innerdrive.co.uk/blog/taking-a-deep-…
- Retrieval practice boosts recall and confidence. Interleaving encourages comparison across content. Together, they help students learn more deeply. innerdrive.co.uk/blog/retrieval-prac…
- Are your classroom systems helping or hindering learning? Our blog explores how well‑designed structure unlocks effort and builds supportive learning experiences. innerdrive.co.uk/blog/success-struct…
- Few names have shaped education like John Hattie. We’re delighted he’ll be joining us at our Teaching & Learning Summit this Valentines day. Get your ticket now: https://ttls2026.eventbrite.co.uk
- Seeing others try harder makes students themselves more likely to put in effort. Explore the research 👉 innerdrive.co.uk/blog/effort-being-c…
- Bring evidence-informed strategies to life. Download all our posters for free and use them with students or staff to reinforce key concepts. innerdrive.co.uk/our-posters/
- Equip students with study methods that work: structured practice, purposeful review, and retrieval tasks over passive rereading. Discover how: innerdrive.co.uk/blog/maximise-study…
- Want your students to remember more and forget less? Help them space their revision across weeks, not cram into nights. Learn why spacing works: innerdrive.co.uk/blog/the-spacing-ef…
- We often celebrate expertise, but it can create blind spots. Our blog highlights common cognitive biases and how teachers and leaders can respond constructively. innerdrive.co.uk/blog/expertise-and-…
- What happens when you teach students to believe they can improve AND know how to improve? 🤔 Find out here👇 innerdrive.co.uk/blog/combine-growth…
- Sometimes the most powerful feedback a student hears is: “I’m proud of you.” innerdrive.co.uk/blog/say-im-proud-o…
- Differentiation or adaptive teaching: which actually responds to learner needs in the moment? 🤔 Our blog breaks the difference down. innerdrive.co.uk/blog/differentiatio…
- Q: Does Retrieval Practice replace everything else? A: No. It complements good instruction and builds long‑term memory. Read more 👇 innerdrive.co.uk/blog/questions-abou…
- Burned out teachers = exhausted students 😴 Schools can fix this. Find out how: innerdrive.co.uk/blog/prevent-teache…
- “Out of sight, out of mind” isn’t just a saying, it’s a real way to help students focus. 🙌 From phone‑free time to limiting notifications, do less distraction, more learning: innerdrive.co.uk/guides/mobile-phone…
- Correlation ≠ causation. One doesn’t automatically lead to the other. 🧠 Learn how to spot the difference and interpret research like a pro: innerdrive.co.uk/blog/correlation-an…
- Effective classroom participation requires strategy. Avoid the five common cold-calling mistakes that can reduce engagement and confidence. 📚 Read the full guide: innerdrive.co.uk/blog/cold-calling-m…
- Got questions about Retrieval Practice? You’re not alone. This blog answers the ones that matter most. innerdrive.co.uk/blog/questions-abou…
- Short, fun, and a little dramatic: What does Batman know that your CPD might be missing? Find out here 👇 innerdrive.co.uk/blog/batman-teacher…
- What if your next lesson had zero screens? Would students survive… or thrive? innerdrive.co.uk/blog/alternatives-t…
- Learning sticks best when students create meaning, not just repeat facts 📚 Find the strategies here: innerdrive.co.uk/blog/improve-knowle…
- If practice feels useful but the learning fades too fast, successive relearning could fix that 🔁 innerdrive.co.uk/blog/successive-rel…
- Want feedback that actually helps you improve? 🧠 Teaching students how to ask for it is a game changer 👇 innerdrive.co.uk/blog/asking-for-fee…
- TikTok is fun, but scrolling during study can distract and distort students’ sense of time ⏱️ Learn how that links to grades. innerdrive.co.uk/blog/tiktok-student…
- Ready to boost recall with smarter timing? ⏱️ This blog shows you why spacing matters. innerdrive.co.uk/blog/retrieval-prac…
- If students are zoning out or getting stuck, working memory might be the culprit. Learn how to manage load effectively 👇 innerdrive.co.uk/blog/cognitive-load…
- Want to make information stick longer? 🧠 This post on dual‑coding vs redundancy shows you how to use visuals and text the right way. innerdrive.co.uk/blog/dual-coding-re…
- Retrieval Practice done right means better long-term learning 💪 innerdrive.co.uk/blog/retrieval-prac…
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- Want students to really process what they learn, not just copy it down? ✍️ This article explains why effective note‑taking is a learning activity. innerdrive.co.uk/blog/note-taking-co…
- Think growth mindset is only for students? Think again. This blog shows why it’s key for teachers too: innerdrive.co.uk/blog/growth-mindset…
