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Welcome to Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, the podcast that gives you a peek inside the minds of some truly inspirational primary teachers. Whether you're new to the profession or a school leader with tons of experience this podcast is a must listen. For references, links and extended cut video episodes head over to www.thinkingdeeply.info

Thinking Deeply about Primary Education Kieran Mackle

    • Education
    • 4.9 • 56 Ratings

Welcome to Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, the podcast that gives you a peek inside the minds of some truly inspirational primary teachers. Whether you're new to the profession or a school leader with tons of experience this podcast is a must listen. For references, links and extended cut video episodes head over to www.thinkingdeeply.info

    "Following the Evidence" with Jon Kay

    "Following the Evidence" with Jon Kay

    Episode 175: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, Jon Kay (Head of Evidence Synthesis and International at the Education Endowment Foundation) joins me for an exploration of evidence synthesis and the ways teachers can put evidence to work for them in the classroom. As part of the chat we discuss...


    How the EEF evaluates the quality of research
    How teachers can navigate the huge body of education research
    Common pitfalls to avoid when implementing an evidence-informed approach
    The most significant evidence-based strategies

    ...and much, much more.

    If you enjoy this episode, please support us by subscribing to our YouTube channel, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, or making a donation via www.ko-fi.com/tdape. 

    If you have any questions or comments, you can email us at thinkingdeeplyinfo@gmail.com or join our Discord server, where we have a special channel for unseen question submission.


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    • 48 min
    Spelling for Life with Lyn Stone

    Spelling for Life with Lyn Stone

    Episode 174: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I am honoured to be joined by linguist, author and and all-round inspirational educator, Lyn Stone and Chris Such for a sensational, action packed exploration of spelling. As part of the chat we discuss...


    The English writing system
    Morphology
    Spelling patterns

    ...and much, much more.



    Tickets for Lyn's workshop in Leicester: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spelling-for-life-workshop-tickets-880034235087



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    Comprehend This! (Reading is not a skills based subject)

    Comprehend This! (Reading is not a skills based subject)

    Episode 173: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, Neil Almond takes us through the fascinating world of reading comprehension in the first, audio-lecture episode of the podcast. Featuring...


    Research analysis
    A thorough exploration of the key elements of Scarborough's "Reading Rope"
    Practical advice for the classroom

    ...and much, much more.

    Let us know if you enjoyed this episode format in the comments, wherever you listen or watch.

    If you enjoy this episode, please support us by subscribing to our YouTube channel, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, or making a donation via www.ko-fi.com/tdape. 

    If you have any questions or comments, you can email us at thinkingdeeplyinfo@gmail.com or join our Discord server, where we have a special channel for unseen question submission.


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    Working independently, subject knowledge professional development, and an NPQ vs a Masters...

    Working independently, subject knowledge professional development, and an NPQ vs a Masters...

    Episode 172: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I'm joined by Shannen Doherty and Neil Almond for a round of unseen questions from listeners with huge connotations for our practice in the primary classroom. As part of the chat we discuss...


    Subject knowledge professional development - the how, the what, the WHEN!?!?
    NPQs and Masters - which, when and why?
    Helping pupils (in Year 3) work more independently in class

    ...and much, much more.

    If you enjoy this episode, please support us by subscribing to our YouTube channel, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, or making a donation via www.ko-fi.com/tdape. 

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    • 31 min
    The key(s) to effective modelling

    The key(s) to effective modelling

    Episode 171: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I'm joined by Shannen Doherty and Jim Brassil (@brassil88) for an exploration of effective modelling in the primary classroom. As part of the chat we discuss...


    What modelling is (for the purposes of this episode)
    Shannen and Jim's guiding principles for effective modelling
    How to navigate the gradual release of responsibility from teacher to pupils
    How to assess the effectiveness of our modelling

    ...and much, much more.

    If you enjoy this episode, please support us by subscribing to our YouTube channel, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, or making a donation via www.ko-fi.com/tdape. 

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    • 49 min
    Establishing a belief in the potential of ALL pupils

    Establishing a belief in the potential of ALL pupils

    Episode 170: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I'm joined by Lloyd Williams Jones for an exploration of how we can establish a belief in the academic potential of all pupils. As part of the chat we discuss...


    What a belief in the academic potential of all pupils means
    How we can create the conditions for all pupils to achieve well
    How we can approach getting pupils to believe in themselves

    ...and much, much more.

    If you enjoy this episode, please support us by subscribing to our YouTube channel, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, or making a donation via www.ko-fi.com/tdape. 

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    • 43 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
56 Ratings

56 Ratings

ben&sarah1 ,

The best primary education podcast

Top quality, evidence informed primary focused CPD.

tlasham ,

Valuable Insights

I am quite new to the podcast and am ‘binge’ listening to catch up. I have been a primary teacher for over 30 years and still learn something new every episode. Keep up the good work.

Skinnyboyevans ,

Love it

This shoe just improves and becomes more informative and on point with each new episode. These guys really have their finger on the pulse of what is going on in school and there is always a lot to take away and think about. I really like the accessible, humble and friendly manor between the hosts too. Listening to the podcast feels like you are in a pub with mates. Highly recommend

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