Helen Skelton
@drhskelton.bsky.social
Head of Science. T&L Lead Practitioner. Curriculum. CogSci. CogSciSci. Assessment. Evidence informed edu. Chemistry. MA Expert Teaching. #UKTeaching
Blog: elementsoflearning.home.blog
Blog: elementsoflearning.home.blog
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The @theeef.bsky.social has released updated guidance on Metacognition & self-regulated learning - one of its most widely used evidence resources.
Explore the update here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...
Explore the update here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...
Metacognition and Self-Regulated Learning
Apply metacognitive strategies in the classroom.
educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk
November 13, 2025 at 9:48 AM
The @theeef.bsky.social has released updated guidance on Metacognition & self-regulated learning - one of its most widely used evidence resources.
Explore the update here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...
Explore the update here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...
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ICYMI:
⚠️New Post: Attention ⚠️
"What we attend to, we amplify."
Attention is an element of school leadership.
Are we considering the attention of school leaders?
How often is this spread across multiple areas?
Read by thoughts below:
researcherteacher.home.blog/2025/08/17/l...
⚠️New Post: Attention ⚠️
"What we attend to, we amplify."
Attention is an element of school leadership.
Are we considering the attention of school leaders?
How often is this spread across multiple areas?
Read by thoughts below:
researcherteacher.home.blog/2025/08/17/l...
Leadership as an Attentional Practice
Attention as a Leadership Act in School Improvement School improvement is often framed around structures: improvement plans, strategic goals, and systems of accountability. However, beneath these f…
researcherteacher.home.blog
August 22, 2025 at 6:05 AM
ICYMI:
⚠️New Post: Attention ⚠️
"What we attend to, we amplify."
Attention is an element of school leadership.
Are we considering the attention of school leaders?
How often is this spread across multiple areas?
Read by thoughts below:
researcherteacher.home.blog/2025/08/17/l...
⚠️New Post: Attention ⚠️
"What we attend to, we amplify."
Attention is an element of school leadership.
Are we considering the attention of school leaders?
How often is this spread across multiple areas?
Read by thoughts below:
researcherteacher.home.blog/2025/08/17/l...
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If you or anyone you know is new to teaching Physics, I highly recommend this amazing resource from Richard Brock. Links to hundreds of super useful stuff 🙂
#PhysicsEd
#iTeachPhysics
#Science
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#PhysicsEd
#iTeachPhysics
#Science
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Physics PGCE Useful Links.docx
Physics PGCE Useful Links [If viewing in Word Online, use the to switch to for the best experience] Contents Resources sorted by topic Learning resources General collections of resources Simulati...
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August 9, 2025 at 5:12 PM
If you or anyone you know is new to teaching Physics, I highly recommend this amazing resource from Richard Brock. Links to hundreds of super useful stuff 🙂
#PhysicsEd
#iTeachPhysics
#Science
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#PhysicsEd
#iTeachPhysics
#Science
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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Let's Tapp it Forward.
Refer a friend on Teacher Tapp and we’ll donate £5 to @edsupportuk.bsky.social!
Tap the ‘Raise £5k for Teacher Mental Health’ box in the app to get started 💚
Refer a friend on Teacher Tapp and we’ll donate £5 to @edsupportuk.bsky.social!
Tap the ‘Raise £5k for Teacher Mental Health’ box in the app to get started 💚
July 13, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Let's Tapp it Forward.
Refer a friend on Teacher Tapp and we’ll donate £5 to @edsupportuk.bsky.social!
Tap the ‘Raise £5k for Teacher Mental Health’ box in the app to get started 💚
Refer a friend on Teacher Tapp and we’ll donate £5 to @edsupportuk.bsky.social!
Tap the ‘Raise £5k for Teacher Mental Health’ box in the app to get started 💚
refer.teachertapp.com/c/6a6a775bcf...
If you're not already on @teachertapp.bsky.social use this link to sign up and they'll donate £5 to @edsupportuk.bsky.social who do great work to support teachers' mental health and which I found really helpful a few years back.
If you're not already on @teachertapp.bsky.social use this link to sign up and they'll donate £5 to @edsupportuk.bsky.social who do great work to support teachers' mental health and which I found really helpful a few years back.
Teacher Tapp
refer.teachertapp.com
July 11, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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If you're not already on @teachertapp.bsky.social use this link to sign up and they'll donate £5 to @edsupportuk.bsky.social who do great work to support teachers' mental health and which I found really helpful a few years back.
If you're not already on @teachertapp.bsky.social use this link to sign up and they'll donate £5 to @edsupportuk.bsky.social who do great work to support teachers' mental health and which I found really helpful a few years back.
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📣 NEW BLOG 📣
Teaching the limited capacity brain. A visual guide and model
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Teaching the limited capacity brain. A visual guide and model
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July 9, 2025 at 1:34 PM
📣 NEW BLOG 📣
Teaching the limited capacity brain. A visual guide and model
hobbolog.wordpress.com/2025/07/09/t...
Teaching the limited capacity brain. A visual guide and model
hobbolog.wordpress.com/2025/07/09/t...
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New research from MIT found that those who used ChatGPT can’t remember any of the content of their essays.
Key takeaway: the product doesn’t suffer, but the process does. And when it comes to essays, the process *is* how they learn.
arxiv.org/pdf/2506.088...
Key takeaway: the product doesn’t suffer, but the process does. And when it comes to essays, the process *is* how they learn.
arxiv.org/pdf/2506.088...
June 18, 2025 at 7:32 AM
New research from MIT found that those who used ChatGPT can’t remember any of the content of their essays.
Key takeaway: the product doesn’t suffer, but the process does. And when it comes to essays, the process *is* how they learn.
arxiv.org/pdf/2506.088...
Key takeaway: the product doesn’t suffer, but the process does. And when it comes to essays, the process *is* how they learn.
arxiv.org/pdf/2506.088...
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If you're at #CogSciSci tomorrow, do consider coming along to my talk on Embodied Cognition, and what it looks like in the Science Classroom.
It's also about elephants, rockets, ASMR and "buono!"
Be interested to hear your thoughts & ideas -lots of interest in this in @theeef.bsky.social RSN session
It's also about elephants, rockets, ASMR and "buono!"
Be interested to hear your thoughts & ideas -lots of interest in this in @theeef.bsky.social RSN session
May 29, 2025 at 8:31 PM
If you're at #CogSciSci tomorrow, do consider coming along to my talk on Embodied Cognition, and what it looks like in the Science Classroom.
It's also about elephants, rockets, ASMR and "buono!"
Be interested to hear your thoughts & ideas -lots of interest in this in @theeef.bsky.social RSN session
It's also about elephants, rockets, ASMR and "buono!"
Be interested to hear your thoughts & ideas -lots of interest in this in @theeef.bsky.social RSN session
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Who's coming to the @cogscisci.bsky.social conference?
Here's something to whet your appetite (tickets still available):
open.spotify.com/episode/7Dg4...
Here's something to whet your appetite (tickets still available):
open.spotify.com/episode/7Dg4...
CogSciSci Surrey 2025 - Speaker interviews: Episode 1
open.spotify.com
May 20, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Who's coming to the @cogscisci.bsky.social conference?
Here's something to whet your appetite (tickets still available):
open.spotify.com/episode/7Dg4...
Here's something to whet your appetite (tickets still available):
open.spotify.com/episode/7Dg4...
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At #CogSciSci Surrey I'm looking forward to talking about how cognitive science can help us scaffold learning in Science. Tell me, in the replies below, which topics or tasks students find most challenging in Science and I'll try and add some solutions to my talk. See you there!
May 20, 2025 at 6:51 PM
At #CogSciSci Surrey I'm looking forward to talking about how cognitive science can help us scaffold learning in Science. Tell me, in the replies below, which topics or tasks students find most challenging in Science and I'll try and add some solutions to my talk. See you there!
Moving house next week, I think it's time to ditch the teacher training folders.
Trying not to be distracted by what's inside them when I should be packing!
Trying not to be distracted by what's inside them when I should be packing!
May 17, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Moving house next week, I think it's time to ditch the teacher training folders.
Trying not to be distracted by what's inside them when I should be packing!
Trying not to be distracted by what's inside them when I should be packing!
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The aim of the 'bridging the gap' series is to link researchers with practitioners. The fantastic @jillberry102.bsky.social and @catrplace.bsky.social have written the first post of the series exploring how reflective practice benefits headteachers.
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How can reflective practice support and develop headteachers?
Jill Berry and Catherine Place share their knowledge of how reflective practice can support headteachers.
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May 6, 2025 at 9:46 AM
The aim of the 'bridging the gap' series is to link researchers with practitioners. The fantastic @jillberry102.bsky.social and @catrplace.bsky.social have written the first post of the series exploring how reflective practice benefits headteachers.
edublogger.wixsite.com/bridgingtheg...
edublogger.wixsite.com/bridgingtheg...
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SCHEDULE RELEASED #edusky
Cogscisci Surrey is a month away! Here are the amazing talks we have to offer featuring:
@adamboxereducation.bsky.social @drgarethbates.bsky.social @carlhendrick.substack.com @lambhearttea.bsky.social @hugheshaili.bsky.social @mrlockyer.bsky.social @mbdscience.bsky.social
Cogscisci Surrey is a month away! Here are the amazing talks we have to offer featuring:
@adamboxereducation.bsky.social @drgarethbates.bsky.social @carlhendrick.substack.com @lambhearttea.bsky.social @hugheshaili.bsky.social @mrlockyer.bsky.social @mbdscience.bsky.social
April 28, 2025 at 6:05 AM
SCHEDULE RELEASED #edusky
Cogscisci Surrey is a month away! Here are the amazing talks we have to offer featuring:
@adamboxereducation.bsky.social @drgarethbates.bsky.social @carlhendrick.substack.com @lambhearttea.bsky.social @hugheshaili.bsky.social @mrlockyer.bsky.social @mbdscience.bsky.social
Cogscisci Surrey is a month away! Here are the amazing talks we have to offer featuring:
@adamboxereducation.bsky.social @drgarethbates.bsky.social @carlhendrick.substack.com @lambhearttea.bsky.social @hugheshaili.bsky.social @mrlockyer.bsky.social @mbdscience.bsky.social
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How do we filter the principles of cognitive science through our own subject-specific lenses?
With great subject-specific contributions from:
@doctorpreece.bsky.social @mbdscience.bsky.social @lambhearttea.bsky.social @egcarr.bsky.social @zephbennett.bsky.social @greeborunner.bsky.social
#EduSky
With great subject-specific contributions from:
@doctorpreece.bsky.social @mbdscience.bsky.social @lambhearttea.bsky.social @egcarr.bsky.social @zephbennett.bsky.social @greeborunner.bsky.social
#EduSky
"the most carefully and thoughtfully evidence-informed teacher in one subject may find their strategies don’t guarantee success in another"
👉Why subjects need their own take on ‘cogsci’
Great piece from @mikehobbiss.bsky.social and @paulclinepsy.bsky.social
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
👉Why subjects need their own take on ‘cogsci’
Great piece from @mikehobbiss.bsky.social and @paulclinepsy.bsky.social
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
Why subjects need their own take on the ‘cogsci revolution’
While the use of cognitive science research can aid teaching, it needs to be filtered and combined with the unique demands of individual subjects, argue Mike Hobbiss and Paul Cline
www.tes.com
April 23, 2025 at 7:27 AM
How do we filter the principles of cognitive science through our own subject-specific lenses?
With great subject-specific contributions from:
@doctorpreece.bsky.social @mbdscience.bsky.social @lambhearttea.bsky.social @egcarr.bsky.social @zephbennett.bsky.social @greeborunner.bsky.social
#EduSky
With great subject-specific contributions from:
@doctorpreece.bsky.social @mbdscience.bsky.social @lambhearttea.bsky.social @egcarr.bsky.social @zephbennett.bsky.social @greeborunner.bsky.social
#EduSky
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Supporting Managed Autonomy
We spoke to Ben Sharratt, vice principal at GEMS Wellington International School in how they are using the Great Teaching Toolkit to create a culture of managed autonomy around evidence-based professional development.
Read more here: buff.ly/B2tbEBJ
#EduSky
We spoke to Ben Sharratt, vice principal at GEMS Wellington International School in how they are using the Great Teaching Toolkit to create a culture of managed autonomy around evidence-based professional development.
Read more here: buff.ly/B2tbEBJ
#EduSky
Supporting Managed Autonomy
Learn how managed autonomy fosters a culture of evidence-based practice at GEMS Wellington International School.
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April 22, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Supporting Managed Autonomy
We spoke to Ben Sharratt, vice principal at GEMS Wellington International School in how they are using the Great Teaching Toolkit to create a culture of managed autonomy around evidence-based professional development.
Read more here: buff.ly/B2tbEBJ
#EduSky
We spoke to Ben Sharratt, vice principal at GEMS Wellington International School in how they are using the Great Teaching Toolkit to create a culture of managed autonomy around evidence-based professional development.
Read more here: buff.ly/B2tbEBJ
#EduSky
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What’s does falling off your bike have to do with practicals in science lessons?
It’s also why I start a lot of Psychology lessons with an interesting story…
benjamindwhite.wordpress.com/2025/03/26/s...
It’s also why I start a lot of Psychology lessons with an interesting story…
benjamindwhite.wordpress.com/2025/03/26/s...
Science practicals, memory and falling off your bike.
Last week, I watched a year 7 lesson in which students were about to watch some chemical reactions. There was much excitement. One student turned to another and whispered ‘I hope this is like when …
benjamindwhite.wordpress.com
March 28, 2025 at 7:06 AM
What’s does falling off your bike have to do with practicals in science lessons?
It’s also why I start a lot of Psychology lessons with an interesting story…
benjamindwhite.wordpress.com/2025/03/26/s...
It’s also why I start a lot of Psychology lessons with an interesting story…
benjamindwhite.wordpress.com/2025/03/26/s...
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Cognitive offloading (using scrap paper) doesn't just help students remember more, it helps them think more clearly, especially when tasks involve several steps.
March 27, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Cognitive offloading (using scrap paper) doesn't just help students remember more, it helps them think more clearly, especially when tasks involve several steps.
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Latest on our Substack - resuming our series on designing the perfect curriculum & assessment system.
Do we need to slim down the curriculum?
Depends what you mean. In one way I think it's a good idea - and in two other ways, it's terrible.
substack.nomoremarking.com/p/designing-...
Do we need to slim down the curriculum?
Depends what you mean. In one way I think it's a good idea - and in two other ways, it's terrible.
substack.nomoremarking.com/p/designing-...
Designing the perfect assessment system, part 4: slimming down the curriculum
Do we need depth before breadth?
substack.nomoremarking.com
March 16, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Latest on our Substack - resuming our series on designing the perfect curriculum & assessment system.
Do we need to slim down the curriculum?
Depends what you mean. In one way I think it's a good idea - and in two other ways, it's terrible.
substack.nomoremarking.com/p/designing-...
Do we need to slim down the curriculum?
Depends what you mean. In one way I think it's a good idea - and in two other ways, it's terrible.
substack.nomoremarking.com/p/designing-...
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Want to see an awesome list of speakers for this year's #cogscisci in Surrey #edusky?
Check the thread below for updates on speakers
Check the thread below for updates on speakers
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ALT: a cartoon character with a candy cane and the words sensational below it
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March 16, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Want to see an awesome list of speakers for this year's #cogscisci in Surrey #edusky?
Check the thread below for updates on speakers
Check the thread below for updates on speakers
This, from @benwhitewaldenkent.bsky.social, is so insightful, and I really enjoyed listening to the podcast which inspired it over my commutes yesterday and today.
benjamindwhite.wordpress.com/2025/02/26/s...
‘Most stories have a beginning a muddle and an end’ - on story telling and learning to thrive in ‘the muddle’…
‘Most stories have a beginning a muddle and an end’ - on story telling and learning to thrive in ‘the muddle’…
Stuck in the muddle?
‘It is a characteristic of wisdom not to do desperate things.’ Henry David Thoreau ‘Most stories have a beginning, a muddle, and an end.’ (Often attributed to Phillip Larkin) Humans are story…
benjamindwhite.wordpress.com
February 27, 2025 at 5:38 PM
This, from @benwhitewaldenkent.bsky.social, is so insightful, and I really enjoyed listening to the podcast which inspired it over my commutes yesterday and today.
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HEY #EduSKy want to go to a great conference on all things Cognitive science and education?
We are hosting the 2025 #CogSciSci conference in Surrey (UK) on the 30/5/25
Come and grab a ticket, £5 discount for the first 50 sold!
Please share 🙏
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cogscisci-...
We are hosting the 2025 #CogSciSci conference in Surrey (UK) on the 30/5/25
Come and grab a ticket, £5 discount for the first 50 sold!
Please share 🙏
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cogscisci-...
CogSciSci 2025 Surrey
This years premier conference for the use of cognitive science in science education is taking place in Surrey
www.eventbrite.co.uk
February 25, 2025 at 6:59 AM
HEY #EduSKy want to go to a great conference on all things Cognitive science and education?
We are hosting the 2025 #CogSciSci conference in Surrey (UK) on the 30/5/25
Come and grab a ticket, £5 discount for the first 50 sold!
Please share 🙏
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cogscisci-...
We are hosting the 2025 #CogSciSci conference in Surrey (UK) on the 30/5/25
Come and grab a ticket, £5 discount for the first 50 sold!
Please share 🙏
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cogscisci-...
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Breaking news!!!
This years CogSciSci conference is coming to Surrey on the 30/5/25!!
Check out the details and submit an application to speak by visiting the link below
cogscisci.wordpress.com/2025/02/25/c...
This years CogSciSci conference is coming to Surrey on the 30/5/25!!
Check out the details and submit an application to speak by visiting the link below
cogscisci.wordpress.com/2025/02/25/c...
CogSciSci Surrey 2025
CogSciSci is taking its talents to sunny Surrey this year. That’s right – the world’s greatestCogSciSci conference is back for its characteristic mix of Cognitive Science and science ed…
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February 25, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Breaking news!!!
This years CogSciSci conference is coming to Surrey on the 30/5/25!!
Check out the details and submit an application to speak by visiting the link below
cogscisci.wordpress.com/2025/02/25/c...
This years CogSciSci conference is coming to Surrey on the 30/5/25!!
Check out the details and submit an application to speak by visiting the link below
cogscisci.wordpress.com/2025/02/25/c...
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🚨 What is Teacher Expertise? 🚨
We easily recognise expertise in fields like sports or medicine, where success is often measurable. But how do we define expertise in teaching?
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January 31, 2025 at 6:43 AM
🚨 What is Teacher Expertise? 🚨
We easily recognise expertise in fields like sports or medicine, where success is often measurable. But how do we define expertise in teaching?
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