If we want students to be better learners, we need to teach them HOW they learn. I'm really excited to offer this course at The British International School in Hanoi - open to all teachers. Thanks Stephanie Miller for helping to organise! linkedin.com/events/connect…

Two tips for teaching exam classes: 1. TELL them about the most effective strategies to use when they sit down to revise alone. We use a 'revision map' for each subject 2. Then SHOW them: live model using 1st person what revision looks & sounds like. It's easier said than done.

It’s been around for a while now, but just a gentle reminder that Connect the Dots by Tricia Taylor is such a good book. It is an incredibly comprehensive guide to all things evidence-based education. Plus, it was beautifully presented and illustrated by oliver caviglioli @JohnCattEd

☝️Dylan Wiliam said that Cognitive Load Theory is ‘the single most important thing for teachers to know’. This poster summarises some key ideas from CLT and offers 6 strategies to optimise instruction and maximise learning. 👊 REPOST and grab a free HQ copy here:

On thinking time: ↓

Excellent blog on oracy by Clare Sealy: "However, students also need to learn how to talk and how to listen. When explicit teaching about this is omitted, and children just left to get on with it, this is very likely to go wrong." primarytimery.com/2024/08/25/ora…

🧠 Cognitive Load Theory has become increasingly popular in education, with many teachers using its principles in the classroom. But if you're not already familiar with this theory, here's a quick guide on applying its key principles in your classroom ⬇️ innerdrive.co.uk/blog/how-to-us…

Great blog by Pete Foster on Tackling Low Participation Tasks - tips for making note-taking and reading work better in practice. Thanks, Craig Barton for sharing on your 3-Read Friday curriculumteamleader.wordpress.com/2024/10/07/tac…

New Blog ⭐ - Great teachers ensure they check all students (vs some) for understanding. Here are practical strategies to make it happen. It's about gaining attention, deepening understanding—and strengthening relationships. tailoredpractice.com/single-post/pu…

NEW BLOG- All schools have a vision for great teaching, but turning that into something 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐱𝐭 is another challenge entirely. tailoredpractice.com/single-post/ho…… Thanks British International School in Hanoi for our insights!

Really enjoyed this podcast ... Listening in the car; came home and took notes. More practice = better learning, right? 🤔 Not always. Teachers: provide time for students to reflect on their learning. Here's why by Trevor Ragan buzzsprout.com/255914/episode…

NEW blog: Most workplace training overloads employees & expects them to "just get it." But learning doesn’t work that way. At a recent workshop with #hospitality leads, I explored how educational research can improve training—esp for #youngworkers tailoredpractice.com/single-post/ho…

Great talk by Brad Busch at Learning and the Brain in NYC. Learning & the Brain - presenting complex research studies in a succinct way .. so that it’s practical. Thanks!

3 Powerful Classroom Techniques: How to Make Them Work (Without Overdoing It) tailoredpractice.com/single-post/th…

NEW BLOG: Managing attention in classrooms is a social justice issue hobbolog.wordpress.com/2025/06/02/man… #EduBlog #UKEd

Want to stay motivated every single day? Borrow a strategy from Harvard. Then borrow another from stand-up comedy. Together, they’re a powerhouse for momentum, motivation, and mastery. Here’s how it works:

Essential listening for anyone teaching, leading schools in the US, or with children in US schools.

CPD leads & teachers: a simple way to build community at the start of the year & model good teaching — modelling, scaffolding, checking for understanding. Here’s my guide for adapting it for students (includes poem, definitions, and sentence starters): tailoredpractice.com/single-post/a-…