Q&A video responses

After reading our guide to the science of learning at home, we invited parents to ask their questions about how learning takes place to Professor Paul Howard-Jones and his colleagues. We uploaded video responses on 22 April, 6 May and 22 June.

Questions and answers - Part 1

  • Naomi - Video and pictures to engage with learning

  • Cathy - Ideal length of lesson time

  • Charles - Learning with ADHD

  • Cassie - Impact of summer holidays

Made available 22 April 2020

Questions and answers - Part 2

  • Aisling - Mothers/fathers contributions to learning

  • Peter - Learning with music

  • Ed - Effects of financial rewards

  • Ben - Use of digital devices by very young children

Made available 6 May 2020

Questions and answers - Part 3

Asked by Alison

  • Length of time for online lessons for children aged 4-11 years old.

  • Balancing online lessons with active learning.

  • The amount of support provided by parents for effective learning at home.

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