Blog #English Language

Learning styles—visual, auditory, kinaesthetic—are a popular idea in education, but do they really help students learn better? In this post, I explore why the learning styles theory doesn’t hold up to scientific scrutiny, what cognitive experts like Daniel Willingham have to say, and which proven strategies actually support memory, understanding and long-term academic success.

Struggling to stay motivated as exams come to an end? This blog offers practical tips to help you stay focused, energised and confident in the final stretch of the exam season. Finish strong with simple strategies that really work.

Hello, and welcome to LESSONing the Load. I'm Alli, an experienced teacher and tutor who has a passion for helping students achieve their full potential in GCSE & A-level Psychology and GCSE/IGCSE English.