Mix it up Monday: Performing like a psychopath
“Cognitive dissonance, the mental conflict that occurs when beliefs or assumptions are contradicted by new information. The unease or tension that the conflict arouses in people is relieved by one of several … Continue reading
October 21, 2019 · 1 Comment
Mix it up Monday: Consider the novelty effect
Have you ever watched a student in a masterclass make a drastic improvement from a new exercise, and then notice that they cannot repeat their success over the long term? … Continue reading
May 7, 2018 · 1 Comment
Mix it up Monday: Don’t take “no” personally
Have you ever asked a student “Did you like that?” only for them to emphatically say “No”? I have, many times. When I began teaching, I found it frustrating to … Continue reading
December 11, 2017 · 2 Comments
Matt Edwards 