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Hexagonal Learning
Jan 28, 2012 |
Category: English
The mantra of all successful lesson observations these days is that students should be seen to be making progress. Perhaps the best way to show that you’re having an impact on their knowledge and unde...
What's deep learning & how do you do it?
Nov 09, 2011 |
Category: learning
So, deep learning. What's all that about then?
I've just been dipping into Evidence Based Teaching by Geoff Petty and then cross referencing his advice with Why Don't Students Like School? by Daniel W...
Learning Journeys
Sep 21, 2011 |
Category: learning
Last month I wrote a post asking whether there was a point to starters. Luckily for me, Darren Mead got in touch to tell me about what he has termed Learning Journeys. Ever since I've been absolutely...
Is the starter finished?
Sep 03, 2011 |
Category: Featured
For as long as I've been teaching (12 years) the received wisdom on the 'right' way to teach is to deliver a three, then four (or even five) part lesson: starter, guided bit where teacher is allowed t...
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