Strange Words

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I hope no-one woke up feeling philogrobilised (seedy) this morning, although I’m sure there were a few of you who spent some time whindling (feigning groaning).  However, gongoozling (staring idly at a water course) on this glorious morning makes it … Continued

Critical Thinking and Web Literacy

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Evaluation of any text, whether it is paper-based or online, is a critical skill for all readers. You need to be able to actively engage with the text, carefully considering the validity of the information (taking into account the reliability … Continued

Mirrors, Windows and Sliding Glass Doors

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‘Mirrors, Windows and Sliding Glass Doors’ is a strategy developed by Dr Bishop in 1990. It was designed to teach empathy, validate identity and foster a deeper understanding of the diverse world in which we live. However, I also think … Continued

Fact or Fiction?

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This cartoon prompted me to think that fairy tales would be a great medium to introduce the concept, and help students develop the skill, of determining whether or not information read could be a fact or is definitely fiction. Sentence … Continued

ADHD vs Dyslexia

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and dyslexia are among the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. Donbaloğlu et al. (2025) compared the cognitive and reading performances of children with ADHD, dyslexia, and typically developing children. They also measured eye-tracking during … Continued