In their book Powerful Teaching, Agarwal and Bain (2019) suggest four key philosophies or messages that should underpin providing a supportive learning environment: 1. We all need time to think and learn: Everyone learns at a different pace and process … Continued
Martin (2022) discusses five myths about students with dyslexia using assistive technology. This is an overview of the key points made in his article. Myth 1: Using assistive technology is cheating Myth 2: Assistive technology lowers motivation Myth 3: Listening to … Continued
As Willingham (2022) notes, the human mind is predisposed to remember stories. Stories by definition show relationships between different objects, events and/or characters. Research shows that we find stories intrinsically more interesting than other formats. In addition, stories are easier … Continued
The plot of a story is integrally linked to the characters. The development of the plot is revealed through the characters’ actions and the characters’ actions are derived from their values and attitudes (Aristotle, 2013). Identifying these elements is a … Continued
