Autumn INSET Resources
Click here to access exemplar presentations
Planning framework for reflective presentations is here
Retrieval roulette spreadsheet is here
Framework for deepening learning in lesson sequences is here
Speaking structures for Secondary are available here
From Surface to Deep Learning
A great blog with lots of practical retrieval strategies for Science and many other subjects is here
A useful summary of the characteristics of surface and deep learning
https://www.teaching.unsw.edu.au/sites/default/files/upload-files/deep_and_surface_learning.pdf
A thoughtful blog exploring the challenges of moving from surface to deep learning
https://www.learningscientists.org/blog/2021/9/23-1
Blog explaining the key elements of metacognitive thinking and how to improve it
https://www.learningscientists.org/blog/2021/6/10-1
Teaching model that incrementally builds learners’ metacognitive capacity
Article exploring how to deepen dialogue in classrooms
https://www.structural-learning.com/post/how-to-use-dialogic-pedagogy-the-key-to-powerful-teaching
Extensive toolkit of teaching and learning strategies at surface, deep and transfer
Conceptual framework to develop learning progression from surface to deep
https://www.nzcer.org.nz/system/files/journals/set/downloads/Set%202018_2_048_0.pdf
Feedback – A shared language
A range of strategies applicable in many subjects to creating shared clarity
https://thirdspacelearning.com/blog/clare-sealy-explicit-instruction/
Ways to co-construct shared language for success
The importance of errors in learning
The science behind errors enhancing learning
https://www.learningscientists.org/blog/2019/10/17-1
Making mistakes and dialogue about them a norm in your classroom
https://www.edutopia.org/blog/use-mistakes-in-learning-process-richard-curwin
An introduction to a great free resource enabling teachers to use multiple choice questions to diagnose learner misunderstanding
Teacher as giver of feedback
How to ensure whole-class feedback actually impacts on learning
https://blog.nomoremarking.com/whole-class-feedback-saviour-or-fad-5c54c463a4d0
Teacher as receiver of Feedback
A blogpost on the value of learner feedback to improve teaching over time. https://www.teachingchannel.com/blog/student-feedback
Video on effective ways to receive effective feedback
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rn4JHuoIaf0&feature=emb_err_woyt
How one teaching team have developed strategies to more effectively receive feedback from learners
Models of Feedback
Paper providing detailed explanation of the Hattie/Timperley model of feedback
https://ro.ecu.edu.au/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=4007&context=ajte
An approach to developing feedback at a deeper, metacognitive level
Blog outlining practical ways to nurture effective feedback routines
https://www.learningscientists.org/blog/2018/8/9-1
You do (Practising)
https://hbr.org/2007/07/the-making-of-an-expert
http://www.learninginfo.org/automaticity.htm
Building expertise through deliberate practice
https://hbr.org/2007/07/the-making-of-an-expert
The founding father of deliberate practice, Anders Ericsson
https://www.tes.com/news/deliberate-practice-what-i-preach
How teachers can make use of deliberate practice in schools
https://www.evidencebasedteaching.org.au/deliberate-practice-in-education/
A great blog with lots of practical retrieval roulette strategies for Science and many other subjects is here
Structures for Oracy
Case study of a school who have developed a theory-led, strategic approach to developing oracy in lessons
https://www.school21.org.uk/voice21
Speaking frames to support oracy are here
Scaffolding
Guide to different scaffolding strategies to support learners is available here
Developing Learner Resilience & Self-Regulation
Click here to download a set of delegate slides to this session
Cognitive Scientist Dan Willingham on strategies to develop
https://www.aft.org/sites/default/files/periodicals/Willingham_3.pdf
Blogpost by leading academic in field of Academic Resilience, Simon Cassidy is here
Useful poster, from EEF, summarising the key elements in building self-regulation is here
Useful article from Frey, Fisher and Hattie on building assessment capable learners here
Other Resources
The Evidenced Based Education report ‘Great Teaching Toolkit’ is available here: https://www.greatteaching.com
Retrieval
Research into the most effective learning strategies
https://www.aft.org/sites/default/files/periodicals/dunlosky.pdf
The reasons why retrieval practice boosts learning
http://pdf.retrievalpractice.org/RetrievalPracticeGuide.pdf
How to use retrieval practice to improve learning
Applying the principles of retrieval practice in the classroom here
One teacher’s experiments in applying retrieval practice in his classroom.
https://www.learningscientists.org/blog/2016/4/12-1
A podcast guide to spaced practice…
https://www.learningscientists.org/learning-scientists-podcast/2017/10/4/episode-4-spaced-practice
Valuable blog on spaced practice in the classroom here
Practical
One teacher’s application of spaced testing in her lessons…
https://researchschool.org.uk/blackpool/news/what-really-is-the-point-of-vocabulary-tests-in-mfl/
Different methods of testing in the classroom…
https://www.learningscientists.org/blog/2018/2/7-1?rq=testingParagraph
A great blog with lots of practical retrieval strategies for Science and many other subjects is here
iPad EdTech Solutions
Click here for an EdTech version of the Schema for Teaching and guide to useful applications
August INSET Resources
Plan-Test-Reflect Model step-by-step checklist
- Discuss and de-construct ‘what makes beautiful?’ – Sources of Clarity here
- Agree the sources of feedback you will use to assess impact. Sources of feedback here
- Complete action plan. The action planning sheet is here
- Checklist is here
Peer/Self lesson Reflection Questions
I do Peer/Self reflection proforma is here
We do Peer/Self reflection proforma is here
You do Peer/Self reflection proforma is here
Observation form is here
Learner Survey questions to gain feedback from them is here
Reflection log is available here
Click here to download a copy of the Schema for Teaching
Further Reading – Working Memory
https://www.learningscientists.org/blog/2017/4/13-1
https://www.simplypsychology.org/forgetting.html
https://pdnet.org.uk/media/WM-classroom-guide.pdf
Further Reading – Long-Term Memory
Interesting blog on building schema here
https://researchschool.org.uk/huntington/news/keeping-memory-in-mind/
Prior Knowledge
A link to a collection of pre-assessment tools
Background Knowledge: The Glue That Makes Learning Stick
Why background knowledge matters video
Why prior knowledge is important
https://news.illinoisstate.edu/2012/01/importance-of-prior-knowledge-to-learning/
Strategies to activate prior knowledge
https://www.edutopia.org/article/activating-prior-knowledge-english-language-learners
I do (Modelling-Explaining)
One teacher’s approach to using chunking to support learners challenging texts
https://www.facinghistory.org/resource-library/teaching-strategies/chunking
The power of story to convey new concepts
Blog explaining how worked examples ease cognitive load of learners
https://www.sec-ed.co.uk/best-practice/cognitive-load-theory-and-worked-examples/
Article arguing for the importance of metaphors in teaching modelling
We do (Questioning and Probing)
Two useful videos (here & here) to setting up and using Plickers in your classroom.
Here’s the Plickers website to sign up
A blog about making mini-whiteboards work more effectively in classrooms
Probing for learner understanding
http://www.opentextbooks.org.hk/ditatopic/636
Strategies for overcoming misconceptions
https://www.tes.com/news/3-ways-tackle-common-pupil-misconceptions
Approaches to maximise the knowledge of misconceptions on teacher probing
https://www.sec-ed.co.uk/best-practice/saving-time-tackling-misconceptions/
Overcoming misconceptions – what cognitive science tells us…
https://thirdspacelearning.com/blog/common-errors-misconceptions-primary-maths-ks1-ks2/
The principles behind asking probing, high quality questions
https://www.sec-ed.co.uk/best-practice/asking-probing-high-quality-questions-in-the-classroom/
Questioning stems to support effective probing
http://schoolreforminitiative.org/doc/probing_questions_guide.pdf
Blog and video demonstrating probing questioning
https://questioningedmt903.weebly.com/pausing-probing-and-extending.html
A guide to designing your own multiple choice questions
https://www.edutopia.org/article/5-tips-designing-multiple-choice-quizzes
Approaches to make probing more inclusive
Approaches to probing that increase class participation
Structures for Oracy
Speaking structures are available here
Other Resources
The Evidenced Based Education report ‘Great Teaching Toolkit’ is available here: https://www.greatteaching.com
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