There are some phrases in education that are difficult to question without sounding as though you’ve announced that you don’t care about kids. The way […]
Teaching and Learning Wheel
Most departments already want teaching and learning to be part of the conversation during meetings, but when there’s a lot going on, finding a useful […]
Kids Don’t Need Innovative Schools. They Need Good Ones.
I’m starting to twitch every time I hear the word “innovation”. Innovative education, innovation hubs, innovative pedagogy, it’s everywhere. Staffroom walls, school brochures, pretty much […]
The Tree Before the Fruit: Why Knowledge Is the Foundation of All Learning
There was a period not so long ago when knowledge managed to get itself a rather bad reputation in some educational circles… Facts were dismissed […]
MYP Curriculum Playbook/Guide
I reckon curriculum design is one of the most consequential things a school does. Not because it satisfies a framework or specification and certainly not […]
Universal Design for Learning: A Useful Reminder or Something More?
Universal Design for Learning comes up a lot in conversations about inclusive teaching. The basic idea is appealing enough. Instead of waiting for students to […]
Why Sleep Matters
Anyone who knows me knows that I absolutely love sleep. In fact, it was a bit of a family joke when I was growing up […]
Behaviour for Learning (BfL)
Learning behaviours are not an optional extra. They are the core of every successful lesson and must be present if students are to get the […]
Rosenshine’s Principles: Easy Tools for Great Teaching
Barak Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction are widely recognised as clear, research-informed strategies that help improve teaching and learning. Their strength lies in how straightforward and […]
Visible Learning: The Sequel – What Actually Works
We all want to make a difference but not every teaching strategy has the same impact. Based on John Hattie’s research involving millions of students, […]