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Handwriting promotes learning more than typing, scientists claim
A Norwegian team of scientists has investigated the influence of handwriting and typing on brain activity and memory abilities.
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A look at ADHD through executive functions and motivation
An article from Education Community about the interaction between executive functioning and motivation. After reading the article you will better understand where the behavior of a student with ADHD comes from and how you can deal with it.
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Get started with textless picture books and talking boards for all ages
Textless picture books and discussion boards are tools to stimulate language development and multilingualism. This applies to both language learners with Dutch as their home language (NT1) and to language learners for whom Dutch is the second …
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Dealing with weak executive functions
Executive functions are less developed in people with ADD. This is referred to as 'weak' executive functions.
In the article you can read more about executive functions, dealing with weak EF and training EF.
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Learning with the Leitnerbox: Explanation
How can you learn useful concepts, sums or other reproduction knowledge? Active and spaced repetition, also called retrieval and spacing, is crucial for this. How can you approach this as a pupil or student? A good way is to use the Leitnerbox. A …
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Dyslexia: Info
A concise article on dyslexia with some general tips on how teachers can make a difference for these students.
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A safe environment to make mistakes is essential
In the article you will receive useful tips to create a safe environment in which making mistakes is allowed and accepted.
The accompanying poster contains possible solutions to the statement: 'If I have done something wrong then ...'.
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Simple reading texts for children with reading difficulties
Are you looking for a text at a lower AVI level without it being too childish?
Are you looking for a book or newspaper article for students with reading difficulties?The infochart contains four links to organizations or publishers that offer such …
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Teach children to choose consciously
Conscious choice is an important skill to learn.
In the article you can read seven tips how you can help children with this.Translated by
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Reading function on smartphone and iPhone
Have texts read out on your screen. Both on iOS and Android.
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Building learning labs and innovative learning spaces
A practical guide developed by European Schoolnet to support schools and teachers in the roll-out of STEM labs and a Future Classroom. The secondary school RHIZO Lyceum OLV Vlaanderen is described in this guide as a practical example.
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Fear of failure!? What can you do in class?
There are children with performance anxiety in every class. What can you do for them as a teacher?
Read all about it in the article, with attention to helping thoughts, solution-oriented working and self-image.
You will also find posters and useful …
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