3-Read Friday #22

Hypercorrection, textbooks, and praise

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Here are three blog posts that I found interesting this week.

1. Everything you need to know about the Hypercorrection Effect by the InnerDrive team

I am obsessed with the Hypercorrection Effect - the phenomenon where when we are both wrong and confident about something, and then get corrected through feedback, we are more likely to remember the right information. The InnerDrive team takes a deep dive into the Hypercorrection Effect, along with practical suggestions of how its power can be harnessed in the classroom.

2. Textbooks Don't Have to Be This Bad by Michael Pershan

Michael applies the thinking behind his fantastic book, Teaching Math with Examples, to the subject of textbook design. The principles Michael discusses here are relevant to anyone designing any form of learning materials, from worksheets to PowerPoints.

3. Praising your team (10 ways to do it better) by Ian Frost

Ian delves into the concept of praise, sharing ten practical strategies that can make praise more effective. Whilst aimed at leaders, the ideas discussed here have relevance for all teachers, helping improve their interactions with both their colleagues and their students.

If you found this edition of 3-Read Friday useful, feel free to share it with colleagues. Also, you can check out all the back issues of my Eedi newsletter and Tips for Teachers newsletter here. But, most importantly of all, have a great weekend.

Craig