It's a brand new endeavor, a new beginning! Congratulation Sharon Omedo on your Admission to the Bar! #congratulationswakili

Seven minutes of pure Damascus moment! Why would a member of parliament, with no known businesses, has not invented anything, doesn't own industries be driving a vehicle worth ksh49million?

Behaviour in schools is the single biggest barrier to learning. A few years back Ian White produced an excellent thread on reframing positive behaviour with 20 ways to help manage behaviour in the classroom. I did 4 one pagers to highlight how good these methodologies are. They

‘Teaching students how to study is just as important as teaching them the content’ (Dunlosky, 2013) Here is what our ‘Developing independent learners’ tutor time curriculum looks like 💭 🧠

From ages 4 to 18, children spend significant waking hours at school, shaping their learning, social interactions, and personal development, so it should be a place they look forward to going!

Study on typed vs. handwritten notes for college students. "We conclude that handwritten notes are more useful for studying and committing to memory than typed notes, ultimately contributing to higher achievement.."link.springer.com/article/10.100…

How Singapore manages trash x.com/i/status/17901…

What does excellent teaching look like?

Alternatives to traditional homework.

This.

I am increasingly convinced that putting children into classes who cannot behave safely or for whatever reason cannot reach basic standards of behaviour is a form of collective punishment because it prevents the rest of the class from accessing their right to education.

“Emotion and learning are completely connected.” Research shows: Students who feel safe and supported by adults at school are better able to learn. 🧡

It's so important for teachers to understand the implications of Cognitive Load Theory & the limitations of working memory for their students. But it's just as important for them to understand the importance of those things for themselves... A🧵

Doug Lemov Cognitive Load Theory has had my attention for some time now. Thank you for keeping it front and center. 🦋

Life in the corners. Blog of a thread. teacherhead.com/2023/06/24/lif… via Tom Sherrington

Room to improve: addressing common challenges in classroom practice is the key to narrowing gaps teacherhead.com/2022/10/30/roo… via Tom Sherrington

🧠 CLT! Dylan Wiliam said that Cognitive Load Theory is ‘the single most important thing for teachers to know’. This guide summarises some key ideas from CLT and offers 6 strategies to optimise instruction and maximise learning. 🌱 Support my work by tapping REPOST and grab a

Effective teaching isn’t just about what you do—it’s also about how well you do it. I thought I was using worked examples effectively. I wasn’t. Here’s what I’ve learned and what I’ll be changing to actually help novices think like experts. open.substack.com/pub/solinthewi…

Want to know which apps allow pupils to develop which skills? Look no further! The Pedagogy Wheel by Allan Carrington.