Teaching on purpose

CLT
  • 0.0 (0)
  • How To

If you are motivation high but time low when it comes to Teaching and Learning, this podcast is for you! Each week, we dive into the detail of a teaching purpose and look at how that purpose is served by different techniques, in different ways and at different times. Guests talk through their decision making linked to purpose and explain how they do the right thing at the right time for the right reason.

  1. 1d ago

    Teaching on Purpose: Providing practice, consolidation and feedback with Yamina Bibi

    The conversation delves into the importance of practice, consolidation, and feedback in building long-term memory, highlighting the need for pre-planning guided and independent practice opportunities. It also explores the danger of performative practice, the tension between standardizing teaching and adaptive practice, and the significance of responsive teaching and strategic task design. The conversation delves into the significance of metacognition in early years practice and the embedding of metacognitive practice to encourage independent student thinking and reflection. It also explores the role of guided and independent practice, teacher decision-making, and the complexity of teaching. Additionally, it discusses strategies for live marking and feedback to reduce teacher workload and increase student impact. Takeaways Importance of practice, consolidation, and feedback in building long-term memoryThe need for pre-planning guided and independent practice opportunities Metacognition in early years practiceThe importance of live marking and feedback in reducing teacher workload and increasing student impact Chapters 00:00 The Importance of Practice, Consolidation, and Feedback04:25 The Danger of Performative Practice06:16 Standardizing Teaching and Adaptive Practice08:40 Pre-Planning Guided and Independent Practice Opportunities18:11 Responsive Teaching and Strategic Task Design21:39 Metacognition in Early Years Practice22:37 Embedding Metacognitive Practice26:04 Guided and Independent Practice29:26 Teacher Decision-Making and Flexibility31:40 The Complexity of Teaching33:17 Strategies for Live Marking and Feedback We are a proud member of the Education Leaders Podcast network. For more great Education shows, head to: educationleaders.co/network

    Teaching on Purpose: Providing practice, consolidation and feedback with Yamina Bibi

  2. 4d ago

    Teaching on Purpose: Continuous and enhanced provision with Sophie Darling

    The episode features a conversation with Sophie Darling, a deputy headteacher, discussing the core purpose of providing practice, consolidation, and feedback in teaching. Sophie shares insights on the link between working memory and long-term memory, the use of enhanced provision for retrieval, practice, and consolidation, and the importance of task design with student thinking in mind. She also discusses the application of these principles in early years and Key Stage 1 education, as well as the challenges and adaptations in teaching practice. Takeaways Teacher decision-making is central to the core purpose of providing practice, consolidation, and feedback.Enhanced provision allows for autonomy, choice, and scaffolding in student learning, contributing to the consolidation of knowledge and skills. We are a proud member of the Education Leaders Podcast Network. For more great education shows, head to: educationleaders.co/network Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Core Purpose01:46 Creating Engaging Learning Environments02:44 Linking Working Memory and Long-Term Memory04:20 Task Design and Cognitive Science06:11 Autonomy and Agency in Learning07:49 Practice, Consolidation, and Feedback in Teaching12:12 Adapting Teaching Approaches17:40 Directing and Guiding Student Learning21:12 Challenges and Adaptations in Teaching Practice26:51 Conclusion and Call to Action

  3. Sep 4

    Teaching on Purpose: Actions to consolidate understanding with Jamie Ainscow

    In this episode, Jamie Ainscow, the head teacher of Ashbrook infant school, discusses the importance of decision making in teaching and the techniques used to provide practice, consolidation, and feedback. Jamie shares insights on using actions and visuals to support processing and the adaptation of these techniques to meet the needs of diverse learners. The conversation emphasizes the importance of flexibility and responsiveness in teaching, as well as the role of decision-making in promoting high-quality teaching. Takeaways Decision making is at the heart of effective teachingAdaptation and flexibility are essential in meeting the diverse needs of learners Chapters 00:00 Structured Paired Talk and Flexibility in Teaching

  4. Jul 16

    Teaching on Purpose: Driving hard thinking with Yamina Bibi

    The podcast episode delves into the importance of teacher agency and decision making in the context of great teaching. It explores the concept of driving hard thinking, the role of the teacher in this process, the nature of hard thinking, and strategies for driving hard thinking, with a focus on Socratic dialogue as a powerful tool. The conversation delves into the adaptation of Socratic seminars based on class size, the influence of purpose on seminar format, the importance of intellectual preparation, psychological safety, coaching, questioning, and thinking, as well as intellectual preparation for complexity. Takeaways Teacher agency is crucial for great teachingDriving hard thinking involves metacognition and independent learningSocratic dialogue is a powerful strategy for driving hard thinking Socratic seminars adapt to class sizePurpose drives seminar format Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Teacher Decision Making01:33 Defining Driving Hard Thinking02:45 The Role of the Teacher in Driving Hard Thinking06:41 The Nature of Hard Thinking10:03 Strategies for Driving Hard Thinking25:52 Adapting Socratic Seminars26:56 Purpose-Driven Seminar Format29:08 Intellectual Preparation33:16 Psychological Safety and Coaching36:24 Questioning and Thinking45:26 Intellectual Preparation and Complexity

  5. Jul 8

    Teaching on Purpose: Digital Quizzing with Sophie Silva

    The conversation delves into the importance of context in decision making, the impact of teacher development on outcomes, and the interconnectedness of teaching purposes. It also explores the use of technology for instant feedback and support, as well as the adaptation and tweaking of core techniques to support different learners. The cyclical nature of practice, consolidation, and feedback is highlighted, along with the use of alternative techniques for practice and consolidation. The shared language for discussing teaching practices is emphasized as valuable for professional growth. Takeaways Context drives decision making in classroomsFeedback supports retention and agency in teachersTechnology-based techniques can enhance practice, consolidation, and feedbackShared language for discussing teaching practices is valuable Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Providing Practice, Consolidation, and Feedback01:23 Sophie's Teaching Journey and Leadership Development02:09 The Impact of Teacher Development on Outcomes03:35 The Connection Between Agency, Decision Making, and Retention04:05 Using Technology for Instant Feedback and Support06:34 Adapting Techniques to Support Different Learners08:06 The Interconnectedness of Teaching Purposes10:04 The Cyclical Nature of Practice, Consolidation, and Feedback10:35 Adapting and Tweaking Core Techniques19:00 Alternative Techniques for Practice and Consolidation

  6. Jul 6

    Teaching on Purpose: Oracy prompts with Mel Saunders

    The conversation covers a range of topics related to education, leadership, and teaching techniques. It delves into the passion for education, the purpose of driving hard thinking, the dynamics of thinking, and the adaptation of teaching techniques. It also emphasizes the importance of classroom culture and the different types of thinking required in education. Takeaways Passion for education drives school improvementAdapting teaching techniques to classroom culture is essential Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background06:16 The Purpose of Driving Hard Thinking13:28 Adapting Oral Rehearsal Techniques19:20 Teaching Techniques and Classroom Culture24:31 Adapting Routines and Techniques32:06 Conclusion and Call to Action

  7. Jun 24

    Teaching on Purpose: No Rounding up with Lynsey Steadman

    The podcast episode features a conversation about teacher decision-making and driving hard thinking in the classroom. It delves into the purposeful use of teaching techniques and the adaptation of these techniques to meet the specific needs of students. The episode emphasizes the importance of purposeful decision-making in teaching and the collaborative nature of the teaching profession. Takeaways Teacher decision-makingDriving hard thinking Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Teaching on Purpose Podcast13:24 Adapting Teaching Techniques for Student Needs18:50 Purposeful Decision-Making in Teaching

  8. Jun 16

    Teaching on Purpose: Think Pair Share with Hattie Farrer

    The episode explores the purpose of driving hard thinking and the technique of ThinkPairShare. Hattie shares her teaching journey and experience in Uganda, while Adam discusses the adaptation and application of the ThinkPairShare technique. The conversation emphasizes the importance of decision-making in teaching and the need for adaptability based on the learning context. Takeaways Purposeful adaptation of teaching techniquesUnderstanding the cognitive effort required for learning Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Driving Hard Thinking06:00 Memory and Cognitive Effort11:51 Adapting ThinkPairShare Technique18:17 Adapting ThinkPairShare Technique25:37 When ThinkPairShare is Not Suitable

See All (17)

About

If you are motivation high but time low when it comes to Teaching and Learning, this podcast is for you! Each week, we dive into the detail of a teaching purpose and look at how that purpose is served by different techniques, in different ways and at different times. Guests talk through their decision making linked to purpose and explain how they do the right thing at the right time for the right reason.

Information

  • Creator
    CLT
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 CLT
  • Show Website
    Teaching on purpose