Category: Video
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Keep spare mini-whiteboard pen lids
Summary: This YouTube video discusses the practical classroom tip of storing spare mini-whiteboard pen lids to avoid loss. The conversation then expands to a broader discussion of the widespread use of mini-whiteboards in primary education, noting their prevalence and versatility across various subjects for over two decades, despite some resistance from secondary educators. The speakers…
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Ask students “What was the most useful thing I did today?”
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Encourage students to say “stop! ” if they are confused during an explanation
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Use talk cubes to encourage students to contribute
Summary This YouTube transcript details a teacher’s method for encouraging class participation using “talk cubes.” Each student receives a cube they must “get rid of” by contributing to class discussions; this encourages quieter students to participate while preventing overly talkative students from dominating. The teacher emphasizes building a classroom culture where all voices are valued…
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Depressurise learning
Summary This YouTube transcript discusses strategies for reducing pressure and anxiety in the classroom to improve learning. The core idea is to minimize humiliation and embarrassment by reframing challenges as “tricky” rather than “easy,” modifying questioning techniques to avoid singling out students, and sharing vulnerability to normalize mistakes. The speaker also addresses the potential negative…