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Below you will find links to some articles, books and papers, covering a wide range of topics pertinent to self-understanding and self-development. They are written by scientists, researchers, professors and various experts in their own relevant fields, and provide an overview of important facts, figures and even different perceptions, of methodologies and observations made around areas such as Positive Psychology, Positive Education, Oracy, Character Education, Wellbeing, Growth Mindset, and much more. Links to the original articles are provided.
“We really should be calling ‘soft’ skills hard”
Educational Evangelist, Tara Walsh, is passionate about developing young people to be global citizens, and about educator professional development. She writes about how the world of work is changing at a rapid rate, and how preparing young people for the world of work, comes with a myriad of challenges. You can read more here.
Strategic Use of Music in the US History Classroom.
A study by six expert teachers, where the findings indicated that using music as a teaching strategy resulted in a significant difference in student engagement and results. The consensus found that music enhances the lessons. You can read more here.
Metacognition and Self-Regulated Learning.
A guidance report that reviews the best available research to offer teachers on how to develop student metacognitive skills. It lists seven recommendations for consideration. See full report here.
“Why Teach Oracy?”
Professor of Education at the University of Cambridge, Neil Mercer, discusses the importance of ‘talking and listening’ skills, and therefore, that teaching ‘oracy’ needs to be a skill that is taught in schools, for the sake of social equality. Sept 2014. See full article here.
“What Having a Growth Mindset Actually Means”.
In this Harvard Business Review article, Carol Dweck explains how individuals who believe their talents can be developed, through hard work, good strategies, and input from others, have a growth mindset, and looks at the most common misconceptions of what a ‘growth mindset’ actually is. January 2016. See full document here.
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