Thinking Deeply about Primary Education Kieran Mackle

Episode 181: This week onThinking Deeply about Primary Education I'm joined by Nick Pointer for a thorough exploration of effective teacher professional development. As part of the chat we discuss...


Your work revolves around supporting school leaders to think hard about teacher professional development - have you seen a shift in the sector in how we approach CPD over the past few years?
You prefer a “mechanisms first” approach to teacher professional development - what does this entail and why not define PD by form or characteristics? (Follow-up: What are some of the benefits to school or trust leaders to taking a mechanisms-first approach?)
In the case of one of the EEF’s mechanisms, goal setting, what might this approach look like on the ground?
Another of the EEF’s mechanisms is rehearsal. Teacher rehearsal/deliberate practice are quite popular at the moment - is there a chance that this has already begun to mutate and can a mechanisms first approach help prevent such mutations?
What do you think are the most important/and or/actionable elements of teacher professional development?

...and much, much more.

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Episode 180: This week onThinking Deeply about Primary Education I'm joined by Stuart Welsh for a truly fascinating exploration of fractions. As part of the chat we discuss...


1. Why is knowledge of fractions so important?

2. ⁠Why is knowledge of fractions so difficult for children to acquire?

3. ⁠Where can things go wrong with fractions in the classroom?

4. What can we do, as teachers, to ensure children are exposed to the full story of fractions?


...and much, much more.

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Episode 179: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I (Kieran Mackle) explore the fascinating world of number bonds in the second, audio-lecture episode of the podcast. Featuring...


Systematic structuring
Explicit diagnostic tracking
Practical advice for the classroom
Evidence-informed decision making

...and much, much more.

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Episode 178: This week onThinking Deeply about Primary Education I'm joined by Rachel Ball and Alex Fairlamb for a truly fascinating exploration of scaffolding in the classroom. As part of the chat we discuss...


What is scaffolding/what is scaffolding not? 
What are some of the pitfalls that teachers can fall into when trying to implement scaffolding?
How can we establish scaffolding as an effective part of our practice?

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Episode 177: Join us for this enlightening episode of Thinking Deeply about Primary Education as we dive into the world of numbers and equations with Samantha Patterson, a primary mathematics expert from North East England. Samantha brings her extensive experience and passion for education to the table, discussing the pivotal role of high-quality mathematics education in shaping young minds. As part of the chat we discuss...


The importance of a high-quality mathematics education
Guiding principles for teaching mathematics
Effective classroom practice
Providing support for colleagues
Leading at scale

...and much, much more.

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Episode 176: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, the inimitable Richard Selfridge joins me for an exploration of the use of student data and how teachers can (and should) use student data in a ways that are cost-effective (currency = time) and impactful in the classroom. As part of the chat we discuss...


The misuse of data (common errors/misconceptions)
How data can (and should) be used
How to balance time, effort and impact when establishing data use systems

...and much, much more.

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