What are Habits of Mind?

SSZ Briefings · 25th January 2018

Exploring the Power of Habits of Mind: Insights from Costa and Kallick As educators, we aspire to cultivate a myriad of qualities in our students, from independence and self-motivation to curiosity and perseverance. Enter “Habits of Mind,” a concept pioneered […]

Growth Mindset – Common Misunderstandings

SSZ Briefings · 25th January 2018

Unravelling Growth Mindset: Dispelling Common Misconceptions In recent years, the concept of a growth mindset, popularized by Stanford Professor Carol Dweck, has captured the attention of people worldwide. Yet, amidst its rising prominence, misunderstandings have emerged, prompting Eduardo BriceƱo, CEO […]

‘The Power of Yet’

SSZ Briefings · 5th January 2018

Empowering Learners through Brain Awareness Understanding the inner workings of the brain can wield significant influence, particularly when learners grapple with challenging educational scenarios. Carol Dweck, renowned for her groundbreaking research on “growth mindset,” illuminates the transformative power of this […]

Essential Work Skills for School Leavers

SSZ Briefings · 16th December 2017

Bridging the Gap: Equipping Students with Essential Workplace Skills In a rapidly evolving economic landscape, David Cameron’s call for an education system tailored to meet the demands of the contemporary job market resonates deeply. Yet, as revealed by a recent […]

‘What Makes Great Teaching? – New Report

SSZ Briefings · 9th November 2017

Enhancing Teaching: Insights from Evidence-Based Practices In an educational landscape marked by innovation and inquiry, a comprehensive review conducted jointly by the Sutton Trust and Durham University offers invaluable insights into the elements of teaching that wield the greatest impact […]

‘Habits of Mind’

SSZ Briefings · 4th November 2017

Cultivating Habits of Mind: A Pathway to Lifelong Learning In the realm of education, the aphorism “Habit is a cable; we weave a thread of it each day, and at last we cannot break it” by Horace Mann aptly encapsulates […]

‘Repetition and Learning’

SSZ Briefings · 3rd November 2017

Unveiling the Power of Repetition in Music: A Gateway to Active Learning Unravelling the Mystery of Catchy Tunes Ever found yourself humming a tune incessantly, unable to shake it off? Chances are, you’ve fallen under the spell of musical repetition. […]

How to weave growth mindset into school culture

SSZ Briefings · 29th October 2017

Cultivating a Growth Mindset: Transforming School Culture Embracing the Power of Growth Mindset Are you intrigued by the concept of the growth mindset? Have you pondered its implications for education, envisioning its transformative potential within your own classroom or school? […]

Coding: The New Panacea?

SSZ Briefings · 26th September 2017

Equipping Youth for Success: Navigating the Path Forward Addressing Youth Unemployment: A Call to Action Youth unemployment stands as a pressing challenge of our era, not confined to the UK alone. In response, Labour has proposed a bold solution: to […]

‘Effective Learning: Mainly Social’

SSZ Briefings · 15th September 2017

Title: Unlocking the Power of Social Learning: Insights from Academic Mindsets In the fast-paced world of education, where innovation meets tradition, the concept of ‘academic mindsets’ has been sparking intriguing discussions among educators and researchers alike. Recently, one of our […]