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SmartPrimaryEd

A space to discuss, research and share the "Smart" questions facing education. Posts are organised under some of these "Smart" questions that educators are being asked or asking themselves, as well as showing the most recent posts on the home page.

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THEORY: Carol Dweck, fixed vs growth mindset and why IQ does not matter.

THEORY: DAP Developmentally Appropriate Practice (Part 5): The Physical Domain

Solving real-life problems – What an inspiring inventor!

THEORY: DAP Developmentally Appropriate Practice (Part 3): The Affective Domain

Going it alone – is that such a bad thing?

INSPIRATION: How will you teach for the future?

TEACHING IDEAS: How to improve your teaching

TED Education: Is Knowing Obsolete?

INSPIRATION: Are you as smart as the average 6 year old?

INSPIRATION: Debunking the 10,000 hour myth

INSPIRATION: John Wooden: The difference between winning and succeeding

DISCUSSION: Primary curricula – Quality and skills?

INSPIRATION: What can we learn from children?

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