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Alex Hebbes

Alex Hebbes is head of primary and early career teacher induction lead at the , Mongolia.

All articles by Alex Hebbes
Why students ‘choose to lose’ - and how to stop them
The economic theory of loss aversion bias can explain why students often fear failure more than they crave the thrill of success, but the right story can counter this mindset, says this leader
Specialist Sector
19 June 2026
Broken chess piece
Why oracy is the perfect antidote to AI exploitation
In an age when AI can deliver facts in a fraction of a second, educators need to focus on doing what tech cannot do – exploring knowledge and understanding through talk, says Alex Hebbes
Specialist Sector
7 April 2026
Why oracy is so important in education in the age of AI