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PAUL CLINE

What to do if students prefer ineffective study strategies.

About this Expert Insight

Paul Cline gives his suggestions for how to respond to a student who says they prefer using ineffective strategies such as highlighting despite having been shown the research on more effective strategies. These include discussing the relative efficiency of different strategies, recognising that students may need to use new strategies at periods of transition and when it might be appropriate for a teacher to mandate the use of a particular strategy. Ultimately, it’s about knowing your students well.

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About this Expert Insight

Paul Cline gives his suggestions for how to respond to a student who says they prefer using ineffective strategies such as highlighting despite having been shown the research on more effective strategies. These include discussing the relative efficiency of different strategies, recognising that students may need to use new strategies at periods of transition and when it might be appropriate for a teacher to mandate the use of a particular strategy. Ultimately, it’s about knowing your students well.

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MEET THE EXPERT

Paul Cline

Psychology teacher and Director of Teaching and Learning

Paul Cline is a Psychology teacher and Director of Teaching and Learning at an Independent School in Suffolk with 20 years experience in the classroom across a range of schools. Paul regularly speaks at educational conferences, blogs at: apsychologyteacherwrites.wordpress.com and is the co-author (with Mike Hobbiss) of How to Teach Psychology: An evidence-informed approach.

MEET THE EXPERT

Paul Cline
Psychology teacher and Director of Teaching and Learning

Paul Cline is a Psychology teacher and Director of Teaching and Learning at an Independent School in Suffolk with 20 years experience in the classroom across a range of schools. Paul regularly speaks at educational conferences, blogs at: apsychologyteacherwrites.wordpress.com and is the co-author (with Mike Hobbiss) of How to Teach Psychology: An evidence-informed approach.

IN CONVERSATION WITH

Bradley Busch

Psychologist at InnerDrive

Bradley is a Chartered Psychologist and Director of InnerDrive. He is one of the leading experts on how schools and colleges can apply psychological research to improve learning and academic achievement. He is the co-author of The Science of Learning. His particular areas of interest in Cognitive Science are; Retrieval Practice, Spacing, Interleaving and Motivation.

IN CONVERSATION WITH

Bradley Busch
Psychologist at InnerDrive
Bradley is a Chartered Psychologist and Director of InnerDrive. He is one of the leading experts on how schools and colleges can apply psychological research to improve learning and academic achievement. He is the co-author of The Science of Learning. His particular areas of interest in Cognitive Science are; Retrieval Practice, Spacing, Interleaving and Motivation.

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