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Web Sites on Learning
10 theories on how people learn Www.funderstanding.com/theories.cfm
Teaching tips--links to lots of short practical articles on teaching tips Www.hcc,hawaii.edu/intranet/committees/FacDevCom/guidebk/teachtip/teachtip.htm
Excellent Page with lots of useful links on learning styles http://www.support4learning.org.uk/education/lstyles.htm#Mainly
Harvards' Project Zero on teaching for understanding (origin of Howard Gardener's work) Http://learnweb.harvard.edu/alps/
Information, activities and links from the authors of "The Learning Revolution" Http://www.thelearningweb.net
Links to Better Learning--lots of links to information on learning styles, study skills, notetaking, listening exam techniques etc. http://www.chemistrycoach.com/linkstoa.htm#Links to a Better Education Soloman/Felder's Learning Styles Site http://www2.ncsu.edu/unity/lockers/users/f/felder/public/ILSpage.html
All Kinds of Minds--an organisation dedicated to caring for the needs of different learners http://www.allkindsofminds.org/
A site for ADD and learning disabilities which contains useful information re learning styles and multiple intelligences and how to use these to your advantage. http://www.ldpride.net/learningstyles.MI.htm
Maths Web Sites:
Centre for Innovation in Maths Teaching - a site from the University of Exeter with resources, puzzles links etc. Http://www.ex.ac.uk/cimt/welcome.html
Mathsnet--site containing graphs, fractions, software, puzzles etc Http://www.mathsnet.net
Brain Web Sites
New Horizons--an organisation disseminating information about the neurosciences and learning HTTP://www.newhorizons.org
Mindtools--guides to memory techniques, thinking skills etc www.mindtools.com
Information and activities about the mind + brain Http://enchantedmind.com
Edward de Bono's official site www.edwdebono.com
Government Web Sites
To quote: "TeacherNet has been developed by the Department for Education and Skills as a resource for people who work in schools" - includes online mailings from DfES and online Teacher magazine Http://www.teachernet.gov.uk
NFER--educational research site- contains database of UK educational research www.nfer.ac.uk
QCA--Qualifications and Curriculum Authority--comprehensive site containing some useful information and reports www.qca.org.uk
Campaign for Learning--organisation encouraging lifelong learning in all areas of life www.campaign-for-learning.org.uk
General Education Sites
Schoolzone--lots of online resources and information for teachers www.schoolzone.co.uk
UK registered charity site with lots of advice for teachers, students and parents on bullying Http://www.bullying.co.uk
Support for Learning--lots of links and information for teachers on all sorts of issues, teaching strategies, learning skills, jobs, educational organisations etc Http://www.support4learning.org.uk/education/
Talking Teaching--a "best practice" forum with articles by teachers for teachers Http://www.talkingteaching.co.uk
Learning and Teaching Scotland--a site with some useful resources and information Http://www.ltscotland.com
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