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Calling out calling out: MCA4a and b

I am very lucky in that I get to see a lot of lessons. In this series, I share the "most common actions" (MCAs) that I find myself asking teachers to take as part of my feedback. The series starts... Continue Reading →

Pausing independent practice for feedback: MCA3

I am very lucky in that I get to see a lot of lessons. In this series, I share the "most common actions" (MCAs) that I find myself asking teachers to take as part of my feedback. The series starts... Continue Reading →

Filling the silence: MCA2

I am very lucky in that I get to see a lot of lessons. In this series, I share the "most common actions" (MCAs) that I find myself asking teachers to take as part of my feedback. The series starts... Continue Reading →

Step away from the speaker: MCA1

Mr B asks Danny a question. Danny's answer is quiet, so Mr B steps towards him and says "could you speak up?" Danny repeats his answer and Mr B says "thank you" and continues with his teaching sequence. If I... Continue Reading →

Sixth Form Mistakes

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OneNote for teachers: what, why and how?

You may have noticed that I'm really into Educational Technology (EdTech). But, crucially, the only EdTech I'm interested in is stuff that supplements, supports and improves my pedagogy. For example, Carousel helps me get better at delivering feedback at a... Continue Reading →

Clearing the bar

“It’s really hard to engage a class like this. They don’t enjoy the subject and don’t want to be here.” I am very blessed in that I get to go to a lot of schools, and I see hundreds of... Continue Reading →

A Key Stage 3 Revolution

For years, Key Stage 3 science has played second fiddle to its big brother: Key Stage 4. Sadly, its neglect has caused it to suffer from poorly specified and sequenced curriculums. Resources have been diverted away from it. Assessment and... Continue Reading →

Just 18 minutes of teaching

Getting your lesson start right is about as important as it gets. Done well, it's just 4 minutes of teaching that sets a positive tone and culture for the precious minutes to follow. Done badly, it can result in conflict... Continue Reading →

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