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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