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We've started using a three-step prompt in a few departments: 1. Read it again.2. Check an example/resource.3. Try something. Only after that do p...
We've started building a very small "try / review / keep or drop" element into some of our CPD. Teachers choose one change to trial for a few weeks ...
The workload point is particularly relevant for ECTs. There's still a perception that a teacher who has written more comments has necessarily provid...
One practical issue we've found is that different teachers can interpret "reduce cognitive load" very differently. A short shared checklist might be...
Could we also include some examples of careers or real-world applications? We've found that pupils engage much more readily when they can see why a ...
We've found that pupils often remember the procedure but forget the conditions under which it should be used. For example, they can perform a calcul...
We've had some success with short "non-routine" problems at the beginning of lessons. They don't necessarily need to become a full lesson activity. ...