Science or Pseudo Science? Prevalence of Neuromyths in Education

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Is ‘Evidence’ a dirty word in education?

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Many of us are frustrated by the lack of improvement in pupil outcomes relative to spending. Educational reforms have come and gone, with vast sums of money being spent, but research shows little or no improvement in outcomes. This can be exasperating for those who strive to raise standards in our schools. However, have those [read the full story…]