Teaching on purpose

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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.

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    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

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    Teaching on Purpose DfE White paper Special with Sarah Armitage

    The podcast series explores pertinent educational issues, with a focus on early years education. The first episode features Sarah Armitage, a head teacher with a passion for early years education. Sarah shares her journey from studying early childhood studies to becoming a head teacher, emphasizing the importance of early years principles and inclusive practice. The conversation explores the tension between early identification of developmental needs in children and the labeling of children with special educational needs (SEND). It delves into the importance of high expectations and inclusion, as well as the preservation of agency and resilience in education. The discussion also highlights the need to extend the characteristics of effective learning beyond early years. Takeaways Early years education is a critical foundation for children's development.Inclusive practice in early years education is essential and should be integrated into the classroom culture. Early identification of developmental needs is essential, but labeling children with SEND should be approached with caution.True inclusion demands high expectations and a commitment to preserving agency and resilience in all children.Extending the characteristics of effective learning beyond early years is crucial for fostering autonomy and flexibility in learning. Chapters 00:00 Balancing Early Identification of SEND47:03 Extending Characteristics of Effective Learning

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    Teaching on Purpose: Am I being clear? Communicating meaning with Yamina Bibi

    The conversation delves into the purpose of communicating meaning and the prerequisites for effective communication. It explores the challenges faced by teachers in communicating abstract concepts and the importance of clarity in explanations. The discussion also highlights the link between engagement and the way in which meaning is communicated, emphasizing the need for sustained thought and attention. The paradox of flexibility and adaptation is explored, along with the magic of being well-prepared and having solid knowledge. The conversation concludes with a focus on the challenges faced by teachers in communicating meaning effectively. The conversation delves into the challenges of using tangents and personal stories in teaching, the importance of choosing the right examples and stories, the distinction between the features of a story and the actual stories, the abstract vs. concrete challenge, the concept of scaffolding and incremental explanation, the relationship between concrete understanding and the abstract, and the significance of intellectual preparation and top tips for communicating meaning effectively. Takeaways Communicating meaning requires deep understanding of the content being taughtFlexibility and adaptation are essential for effective communication of meaningEngagement is linked to the way in which meaning is communicated Tangents and stories can distract from the key point being communicated.Using multiple examples and analogies can help students understand abstract concepts.Intellectual preparation and deep subject knowledge are essential for effective explanation. Chapters 00:00 Challenges of Communicating Meaning for Teachers24:35 The Temptation of Tangents and Stories30:13 Abstract vs. Concrete Challenge36:02 Scaffolding and Incremental Explanation43:28 Intellectual Preparation and Top Tips for Communicating Meaning

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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.