Category: Podcast

You can download an mp3 of the podcast here. Emma Turner’s tips: Use talk cubes to encourage students to contribute (02:48) Encourage students to say “stop!” if they are confused during an explanation (08:45) Ask students “What was the most useful thing I did today?” (16:11) Plan for error (20:22) Keep spare mini-whiteboard pen lids (26:55)…

You can download an mp3 of the podcast here. Chris Such’s tips: Learn about reading development (03:31) Analyse words using morphology and etymology (19:21) Assess reading difficulties and respond (26:53) Feign enthusiasm when necessary (38:54) Depressurise learning (48:17) BONUS: 7 micro-tips (1:04:37) Links and resources On Twitter, Chris is: @Suchmo83 Chris’ blog is: primarycolour.home.blog Chris’ book…

This episode of the Tips for Teachers podcast is proudly supported by LUMENYou can download an mp3 of the podcast here. Jamie Thom’s tips: Remember the tortoise and the hare (04:34) Tackle the negativity radio (15:01) Beware the distraction addiction (28:28) Hone your public speaking (45:56) Validate introverts (56:30) Links and resources On Twitter, Jamie is: @teachgratitude1…

This episode of the Tips for Teachers podcast is proudly supported by LUMENYou can download an mp3 of the podcast here. Julia Smith’s tips: Practice, practice, practice…not until you can get it right but until you cannot get it wrong (04:24) Revision should start from day one of a course, not at the end (12:57) It ain’t…

This episode of the Tips for Teachers podcast is proudly supported by LUMENYou can download an mp3 of the podcast here. Sonia Thompson’s tips: Read for pleasure and read for progress (03:30) Be clear about your career pathway (12:42) Make use of the NPQs (23:03) Go out and visit other schools (28:43) Think about implementation (40:22)…

This episode of the Tips for Teachers podcast is proudly supported by Arc MathsYou can download an mp3 of the podcast here. Sarah Cottingham’s tips: Use tips when they act as solutions to problems you face (04:16) Always build from what they know (17:21) Beware the curse of knowledge (30:14) Use research on learning not as a…

This episode of the Tips for Teachers podcast is proudly supported by Arc MathsYou can download an mp3 of the podcast here. Bradley Busch’s tips: Consider lengthening wait times to maximise retrieval (03:16) To develop resilience you need both high challenge and high support (13:22) Challenge students on what they like versus what’s best for them (21:56)…

This episode of the Tips for Teachers podcast is proudly supported by Arc MathsYou can download an mp3 of the podcast here. Tom Bennet’s tips: Use the school behaviour policy (02:56) Teach students what to do when they are stuck (08:27) Teach students how to behave in a supply or cover lesson (15:05) Teach students how to…

This episode of the Tips for Teachers podcast is proudly supported by Arc MathsYou can download an mp3 of the podcast here. Jon Mumford’s tips: Consider the impact of audio feedback (04:57) Think creatively when attempting to improve engagement/performance of boys (22:06) Use D.I.R.T. as a post-assessment formative tool (44:11) How to get students peer assessing with…

This episode of the Tips for Teachers podcast is proudly supported by Arc MathsYou can download an mp3 of the podcast here. Kate Jones’ tips: Sometimes it is better to review than retrieve (03:33) Make use of the Encoding specificity principle (19:46) Take a low effort, high impact approach to task and question design (34:28) How to…