Working Memory is the biggest predictor of children’s achievement we have. In essence, it is our 'thinking capacity' and is that important for learning that is has been likened to the 'new IQ' by some researchers.
Working Memory is our capacity to think about and process information; both...
We all share a professional mission: to nurture the unique abilities in every child that steps into our classroom. But, if we’re honest, sometimes the path to achieving this is less of a well-paved road and more of a labyrinth. Diverse learning speeds, varied abilities, and a range of other...
Dr Richard Skelton, Educational Psychologist has had the pleasure in working with Dr Rebecca Ashton, Educational Psychologist specialising in neuropsychology to develop Executive Functions: Connections in Practice - an online course for Educational Psychologists.
Richard shares his interest...
As Educational Psychologists we often support teachers to develop children's executive functioning skills.
Despite being a significant predictor of academic achievement, Working Memory is often overlooked which means that school staff aren’t always sure how to help children...
