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NEN Discuss: Zone of Proximal Development
What is the Zone of Proximal Development theory? One of the foundational theories of Social Constructivism is that of Lev Vygotsky’s work on the Zone of Proximal Development. The Zone of Proximal Development focuses on the implications, influence, and involvement of social interaction in an individual’s learning and the role another person plays in supporting…
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NEN Discuss: Sustained Shared Thinking
What is Sustained Shared Thinking? Sustained Shared Thinking can be described as a period of time in which two or more individuals are working together both holding concentration on a specific task and working collaboratively to co-construct knowledge, skills and behaviours. Sustained Shared Thinking can only occur if both individuals are equally developing, promoting and…
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NEN Discuss: Joint Attention
What is joint attention? Joint attention is the practice of two individuals interacting, cooperating, and sharing their focus on a specific task, object, or event. This can be during a conversation, focusing on a topic within a lesson or completing an activity. Joint attention is often only referred to when it occurs between two individuals…
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NEN Discuss: Online Safety Bill
What is the Online Safety Bill? The government is currently in the process of creating what some are remarking as a one of a kind landmark piece of legislation that will regulate online social media and content platform for the protection of all UK citizens but with a specific focus on children, young people. The…
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NEN Discuss: Maths till age 18
What is the plan? Under Sunak’s plans it will be made mandatory for all pupils in England to study maths to the age of 18. Currently Pupils can stop study Maths after GCSE at 16 years old. This plan has been stated as the maths teaching being provided through different routes, rather than through A-levels…
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