
Dom Shibli
Dom is head of initial teacher development and early childhood education at the University of Hertfordshire. He contributes to #CogSciSci and you can find him on X @ShibliDom.
Dom also enjoys collecting vinyl and recently found a fantastic copy of London Calling by The Clash for 50p in a charity shop.
IdeasImprove engagement with cognitive interest cues
Unlock your students’ scientific curiosity with lesson starters that grab their attention
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Ensure lesson observation feedback hits the mark so you can better support your students
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Take advantage of how the mind works and improve learning outcomes



