I've made a blog-post where all the resources I've shared - from science curriculum documents to tier two vocabulary lists - can be downloaded. Help yourself! primarycolour.home.blog/2019/11/02/one…

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🧵There’s a lot of interest in how generative AI can be made best use of in schools, particularly to save teachers’ time. But little evidence on how to use it well. To fill some of the gaps, we’ve published findings from the first major trial of ChatGPT in English schools. 1/13

To support ECTs with blogs & research relating to the Teacher Standards, we have a new dedicated ECT padlet page. Mentors have used this page to direct reading for discussion, alongside ECTs independently exploring the content. Feel free to use or share: padlet.com/Astrea_TD/earl…

It's here! "Developing Curriculum for Deep Thinking: The knowledge revival" is an open-access book that explains why knowledge needs to be at the heart of the curriculum: bit.ly/41XMBzf

The other established routines: 1. I say, you say 2. Choral response (on 3... 1,2,3) These inject energy & involve EVERYONE to keep them on 'the bus'. I've written about the 3 phases of questioning & these strategies here, & elsewhere on BunsenBlue: bunsenblue.wordpress.com/2023/04/22/the…

Understanding theory behind pupil motivation and engagement can help teachers and school leaders create a learning culture that enables children to achieve and to thrive. Explore our new guide: www2.ambition.org.uk/l/330231/2024-…

NOTES ‘Great Teaching, Unpacked’ is a 4-part Netflix-style documentary from Steplab > to access, just grab some popcorn and head over to: → Steplab.co/film The docco features: • 4x 45min episodes (Harnessing Attention, Teaching Behaviour, Securing Success,

Just read through the Ofsted consultation doc and for me, the evaluation of teaching is concerning ⬇️ 🧵 gov.uk/government/con…

I just published a blog on reading fluency. Defining, assessing and teaching. Looking forward to comments! medium.com/inspired-ideas…

This is the most successful class escape. 😂

Be School Ready this autumn with the free Parentkind guide for parents sending their child to primary school for the first time. parentkind.org/for-parents/be…

A reminder that ‘knowing’ is not binary, it's not an on/off thing. We move through stages; hearing, recognising, recalling, mastering, before knowledge becomes truly usable. This example of of children's different phrases of 'knowing' words from Beck, McKeown, and Kucan is so

HINGE QUESTIONS! This one-page guide breaks down hinge questions, mid-lesson checks that help uncover misconceptions and adapt instruction. Inspired by the work of the great Dylan Wiliam — Download a high-quality PDF copy here: jamieleeclark.com/graphics

What are the pillars of Explicit Instruction? 1. Segment Complex Skills/Content 2. Drawing Student Attention to Key Features of Content via Modeling/Think-Alouds 3. Systematically Faded Supports 4. Opportunities to Respond/Receive Feedback 5. Purposeful Practice Opportunities

Useful questions to keep in your back pocket.

12 of the most interesting education research papers from the last 12 months: (via visualiser)