The authors explore the psychological theory underlying methods of intervention in cognitive development and show how the practical expression of such methods can lead to long-term gains in academic achievement in ordinary schools.
... zeitgeist that they did not bother to wait for the results of pilot evaluations before launching the programme nationally. Hence, the primary SEAL guidance for schools was published in May 2005,31 a full 10 months before the pilot ...
The Professional Development of Teachers: Practice and Theory