Stop teaching reading comprehension and start teaching knowledge – 4 reasons why this is a critical shift every teacher needs to make

Stop teaching reading comprehension and start teaching knowledge – 4 reasons why this is a critical shift every teacher needs to make

Stop teaching reading comprehension and start teaching knowledge – 4 reasons why this is a critical shift every teacher needs to makeLiteracy for Learning
Published on: 17/04/2026

Are reading comprehension strategies enough? The science of reading suggests otherwise. Discover four key reasons why building knowledge—not just practising comprehension skills—is essential for improving reading comprehension and closing learning gaps.

L4L SystemScience of ReadingCognitive Load TheoryTeaching Critical ThinkingTeacher Wellbeing & Professional PracticeTeacher BurnoutSecondary TeachingCurriculum & InstructionCognitive Science in Education
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Back to Basics Teaching: How to Achieve More with Less

Back to Basics Teaching: How to Achieve More with Less

Back to Basics Teaching: How to Achieve More with LessLiteracy for Learning
Published on: 13/02/2026

Teaching has become overcomplicated. Learn how back-to-basics lesson design grounded in cognitive science improves student learning while reducing teacher workload.

Science of LearningCognitive Load TheoryTeacher Wellbeing & Professional PracticeTeacher BurnoutSecondary Teaching
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Why the 'Great Mother Teacher' Myth Must Die

Why the 'Great Mother Teacher' Myth Must Die

Why the 'Great Mother Teacher' Myth Must DieLiteracy for Learning
Published on: 02/11/2025

Exploring the ‘Great Mother Teacher’ myth: how overextending care undermines teaching, student learning, and teacher wellbeing.

Teacher Wellbeing & Professional PracticeTeacher Burnout
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