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Chris Taber

@edulorechris

Australian teacher exploring the science of learning. Author of Edulore, a free newsletter, making research accessible and digestible for teachers.

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Mini whiteboards (MWB) are an absolute essential for all classrooms. Here’s why: - All-student responses - Immediate corrective feedback - Gradual release tasks as a whole class - Check for understanding & formative assessment - Student self-editing - Engagement norms

Mini whiteboards (MWB) are an absolute essential for all classrooms. Here’s why: 

- All-student responses 
- Immediate corrective feedback
- Gradual release tasks as a whole class
- Check for understanding & formative assessment 
- Student self-editing 
- Engagement norms
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Is there any school that has implemented Spelling Mastery successfully that can share any data? I’ve heard great things but would love to see some data to back it up.

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The local university where I live is still teaching running records to pre-service teachers. A second year student told me that they had spent the past few weeks learning how to do running records, and were meant to practice them on students during the prac. Unbelievable.

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Just started experimenting with ‘The Writing Pathway’ It’s a free AI tool that generates writing activities influenced by The Writing Revolution. I’ll use it to pair with The Syntax Project but make the practice activities align more with our focus content. Highly recommend!

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Is it controversial to say that I think over half of all teacher instructional time should be scripted? Scripted direct instruction would reduce teacher workload and improve student outcomes (in most schools). Comment your thoughts below…

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Don’t confuse fun with engagement. Just because students are smiling doesn’t mean they’re learning. Just because they’re intrigued doesn’t mean they’re thinking deeply. Sometimes engagement can look boring.