The Foundation of Learning: Strategies to Cultivate Self-Esteem in Education 25 July, 2025 Author Dr Will Zoppellini Before a child learns to write an essay, they must first believe they have ideas. Before they solve a problem, they must trust they are a thinker. Before they step forward to speak, they must feel their voice […]
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The power of Praise in creating resilient learners 18 July, 2025 Author Dr Will Zoppellini Regardless of the role you have in supporting learning, you’ve probably heard the following phrases a thousand times: A coach pats a teen football player on the back after a game. “You’re a natural goal scorer,” he said, grinning, hoping to lift
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Developing a Growth Mindset: Strategies Around the World 11 July, 2025 Author Dr Will Zoppellini When research finds its way into schools and education settings, it often arrives stripped of its complexity. Rich, evidence-based ideas are condensed into simplified messages that are easy to share but harder to truly understand or apply. We’ve all
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How to Grow Your Brain: What Neuroscience Tells Us About Learning, Mistakes, and Motivation 4 July, 2025 Author Dr Will Zoppellini Picture a child standing at the base of a climbing wall, their hands chalked, eyes wide and focused. They grip the first hold, pull themselves up, the excitement grows, and they start to climb.
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Welcome to the Coffee & Theory Blog 18 June, 2025 Author Dr Will Zoppellini Thank you for stopping by. Whether you’re a teacher, educator, parent, tutor, coach, or someone who simply cares about how children learn, you’re in the right place. Over the course of this blog, I’ll be exploring theories and research from