Part 1: Why Successive Relearning (SR) – Socrates was right!

Using RememberMore and Successive Relearning in the Classroom As with Meno's boy, our students are finding that Successively Relearning (SR) past information provides benefits to the working memory, which freeing up the cognitive effort it takes to remember for higher level thought. For the context of this post, see previous posts here "It has been … Continue reading Part 1: Why Successive Relearning (SR) – Socrates was right!

What can Socrates teach us about cognitive science? (Pt. 2)

For the historical backing and considerations that contextualise this discussion - check out part 1! The Myth of Meno, and Meno's house-boy Socrates, or rather Plato’s version of Socrates, relates the story of the slave-boy during his discussion with Meno on virtue. The discussion has taken a left-turn and has evolved into talking about learning. … Continue reading What can Socrates teach us about cognitive science? (Pt. 2)

Opening Pandora’s Box: The Case for Classics on Secondary School Curricula.

A Classic(s) Dilemma Why should we look to preserve and amplify Classics as a subject on all secondary school curricula, why is it useful, and what are some of the intrinsic problems involved in trying to implement or preserve Classics in schools? The video below was produced for @BrewEdCleethorpes on the topics above! Leave your … Continue reading Opening Pandora’s Box: The Case for Classics on Secondary School Curricula.