The link to a selection of presentations from past cohorts of this programme is here
Planning framework for reflective presentations is here
INSET 29.8.25
Additional delegate slides from the inset session are here
Click here to access EYFS teachers approaches to retrieval
Effortful retrieval frameworks are here
Retrieval Roulette spreadsheet is here
Click here to access examples of Odd one Outs
Surface-Deep frameworks are here
Picture retrieval grids are here
Retrieval roulette spreadsheet is here
Visual Organisers are available here
Examples from the session of frameworks for deepening thinking are here
Examples from the session of frameworks for retrieval are here
Slides from this session in PPT form for editing are here
A blog about making mini-whiteboards work more effectively in classrooms
Speaking structures for EYFS – Yr 6 are available here
You do Peer/Self lesson study proforma is here
Learner Survey questions to gain feedback from them is here
54321 resource to support independence is here
Click here to access the deep learning question prompts
EYFS
EYFS Questioning structures are available here
Home Learning ideas are available here
EYFS Reflection tool is available here
Further Reading
From Surface to Deep
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
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
Retrieval
https://www.aft.org/sites/default/files/periodicals/dunlosky.pdf
Research into the most effective learning strategies
Embedding…
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
INSET 23.4.25
A blog about making mini-whiteboards work more effectively in classrooms
Speaking structures for EYFS – Yr 6 are available here
You do Peer/Self lesson study proforma is here
Learner Survey questions to gain feedback from them is here
54321 resource to support independence is here
Click here to access the deep learning question prompts
EYFS
EYFS Questioning structures are available here
Home Learning ideas are available here
EYFS Reflection tool is available here
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 ‘Thinking for Learning’ Map
Additional resources from the session are here
Two useful videos (here & here) to setting up and using Plickers in your classroom.
EYFS
EYFS Questioning structures are available here
Home Learning ideas are available here
EYFS Reflection tool is available here
Structures for Oracy
Speaking structures for EYFS – Yr 6 are available here
Further Reading – Working Memory
https://www.pearsoned.com/working-memory-classroom/
https://www.learningscientists.org/blog/2017/4/13-1
https://www.simplypsychology.org/forgetting.html
https://www.mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/WM-classroom-guide.pdf
Prior Knowledge
A link to a collection of pre-assessment tools
Beginning with what the students already know including practical tools to activate prior knowledge
https://www.corwin.com/sites/default/files/upm-binaries/25914_081222_Campbell_Ch1_excerpt.pdf
Background Knowledge: The Glue That Makes Learning Stick
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)
Blog about the role chunking in instruction aids memory retention
https://www.dashe.com/blog/learning/chunking-memory-retention/
One teacher’s approach to using chunking to support learners challenging texts
https://www.facinghistory.org/resource-library/teaching-strategies/chunking
Video explanation of dual coding and its’ value to teachers
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/technology-teaching-learning/0/steps/53322
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
Further Reading
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
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