The receiving end of feedback For the first time in a long time, I’m receiving feedback on my work. Not the feedback on practice that happens as an adult in a school, not co-constructed developmental stuff or for the purposes o…

Feedback isn't just about theory and principles - we need to think about how it's landing too.

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The receiving end of feedback For the first time in a long time, I’m receiving feedback on my work. Not the feedback on practice that happens as an adult in a school, not co-constructed developmental stuff or for the purposes o…

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Being on the receiving end of feedback has left me feeling flat, despite doing well. It made me think how we focus on the theory & rules around giving pupil feedback, but how often do we consider how it lands? #feedback #EduSky #EduBlogShare

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When tests hit the ceiling: Why ‘ceiling effects’ matter - Evidence Based Education An assessment’s ‘ceiling effect’ may have immediate implications for a classroom teacher, but it’s also a concern of educational researchers. In this blog, Evidence Based Education’s Prof Rob Coe…

When tests hit the ceiling: Why ‘ceiling effects’ matter

In this blog, Professor Rob Coe explores the concept through the lens of a real research project using schools' internal assessments.

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Maximising Opportunities to Learn in the Post 16 classroom Explore strategies for maximising opportunities in teaching to enhance student learning and effectiveness in the classroom.

"There are several examples of classroom practices which have the potential to maximise opportunities for learning, but if not planned and delivered carefully, they could result in a waste of lesson time..."

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How to ensure learners engage with feedback - Evidence Based Education Ensuring students engage with feedback is vital. A lack of feedback engagement can prevent learners from making progress and can potentially lead to repeated mistakes. If students don’t act on the…

How do you ensure learners engage with feedback?

"...If students don’t act on the feedback they receive, the time teachers spend reviewing work and providing thoughtful, relevant comments is wasted."

Blog by Kate Jones

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Why Development Is Still Important Anyone who’s spent time learning about CPD has spent time considering the question of what we call it. Continuous, continual, continued, PD, CPDL, CPL – lots of fine-tuned definitions, all di…

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Why 'Development' Is Still Important.

With Ofsted forcing the inevitable 'find and replace' of professional learning across school development(!) plans, I'm thinking a bit about why development still matters. #EduSky #EduBlogShare #CPD

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When tests hit the ceiling: Why ‘ceiling effects’ matter

In this blog, Prof Rob Coe explores the concept through the lens of a real research project using schools' internal assessments.

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How can schools sustain teacher motivation, especially when time is short, and priorities are many?

Matthew Anglesea at Durham Sixth Form Centre shares how they used the Great Teaching Toolkit to create momentum that lasts.

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How to ensure learners engage with feedback - Evidence Based Education Ensuring students engage with feedback is vital. A lack of feedback engagement can prevent learners from making progress and can potentially lead to repeated mistakes. If students don’t act on the…

How do you ensure learners engage with feedback?

"Ensuring students engage with feedback is vital. A lack of feedback engagement can prevent learners from making progress and can potentially lead to repeated mistakes..."

✍️ NEW blog by Kate Jones

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Misconception Banks Common misconceptions in teaching and learning. Learn how to identify and address misconceptions to enhance student understanding.

How do you deal with misconceptions?

"It is important for teachers to be aware of misconceptions when planning and designing lessons but also to be responsive when misconception arise."

Misconception banks by Kate Jones

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Ofsted’s Inspection Toolkit: From CPD to Professional Learning Learn about the Ofsted Schools Inspection Toolkit and its role in fostering a culture of professional learning and teacher effectiveness.

What does Ofsted’s school inspection toolkit mean for professional learning?

In our latest blog Stuart Kime unpacks what this shift means for schools, and how leaders can build highly effective cultures of professional learning and expertise.

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What support do teachers really need when it comes to SEND?

Inspired by Teacher Tapp's findings we explore what kind of support is needed and practical ways forward.

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Teaching and learning: Principles or policies? Explore how school policies support teachers, staff, students, and parents in understanding school requirements and procedures.

Teaching and learning: Principles or policies?

"Should school leaders consider implementing such policies? Or might they be better served by broader teaching and learning principles?"

Blog by Kate Jones

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"A focus on teaching, not the teacher"

Sarah Boyle, English teacher at Falinge Park High School, uses student surveys to understand classroom dynamics better. We discussed the impact on her teaching in this blog.

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4 transition tasks for the new academic year Find out how to cultivate a supportive learning environment. Build positive relationships, trust, and cooperation among students.

Four transition tasks for the new academic year by Kate Jones

Do you have any strategies in place to create a supportive learning environment for students?

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Curiosity in the Classroom Explore curiosity in the classroom and learn how fostering curiosity enhances memory retention and learning across all ages.

Curiosity in the classroom

"Young children can appear to be very curious and inquisitive as they begin their learning journey, and are regularly discovering new things ranging from objects, vocabulary and more..."

Blog by Kate Jones

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Maximising opportunities to learn in the classroom Learn how to maximise learning opportunities in the classroom. Get valuable insights and strategies for optimising productivity.

Maximising opportunities to learn in the classroom

"This element encourages teachers to consider and reflect on the resources and tasks used in a lesson, ensuring they are used effectively and efficiently to maximise learning opportunities"

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Special Educational Needs in Mainstream Schools Understand the challenges and opportunities surrounding SEND in schools and how to improve support for all students.

What support do teachers really need when it comes to SEND?

Inspired by @teachertapp.bsky.social 's latest findings we explore what kind of support is needed and practical ways forward.

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Chunking in the Classroom Learn about chunking and its role in optimising learning through segmenting information for better understanding.

Chunking in the classroom

"Chunking has been shown to be useful for both retention of information and the transfer of information. This technique can be used with learners of all ages and across different subjects and topics."

Blog by Kate Jones

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"Learners are the experts in their learning experience"

David Spencer from Nexus International School spoke to us about how he used the feedback from the student surveys to identify a development area as part of his professional development.

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Encourage students to ask for, and accept, help Asking for help is a sign of strength not weakness, although for many it can be challenging or uncomfortable to recognise when help is needed.

Encourage students to ask for, and accept, help.

In this blog, Kate Jones discusses the importance of encouraging students to seek assistance when needed, and how it can lead to greater success in their academic journey.

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Maximising Opportunities to Learn in the Post -16 classroom Explore strategies for maximising opportunities in teaching to enhance student learning and effectiveness in the classroom.

Maximising Opportunities to Learn in the Post -16 classroom

Blog by @KateJones_teach

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Chunking in the Classroom Learn about chunking and its role in optimising learning through segmenting information for better understanding.

Chunking in the classroom

"Chunking has been shown to be useful for both retention of information and the transfer of information. This technique can be used with learners of all ages and across different subjects and topics."

Blog by Kate Jones

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Maximising Opportunities to Learn in the Post -16 classroom Explore strategies for maximising opportunities in teaching to enhance student learning and effectiveness in the classroom.

Maximising Opportunities to Learn in the Post -16 classroom

Blog by Kate Jones ✍️

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How to change minds and influence people Much of what I do in my professional development role really comes down to influencing how people think about things with the aim of them changing their practice. A lot of that is about understandi…

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How to change minds and influence people. The importance of acknowledging the individual lens; whether that's in delivering professional development, or interpreting works of art. 📖🎨

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Professional Performance Monitoring: a middle path Creating an environment for professional flourishing: why deflating performance management systems and inflating CPD is the way forward.

Professional Performance Monitoring; a middle path.

"Helping every teacher to be even better than they already are should be the number one priority in every school and college"

Blog by Stuart Kime ✍️

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Growing Middle Leaders: leading professional development in your team

In this blog professor Stuart Kime explores how middle leaders can become the engine room for professional development in their teams and help their colleagues to grow and thrive.

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Maximising Opportunities to Learn in the Post -16 classroom Explore strategies for maximising opportunities in teaching to enhance student learning and effectiveness in the classroom.

Maximising Opportunities to Learn in the Post -16 classroom

NEW blog by Kate Jones ✍️

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Chunking in the Classroom Learn about chunking and its role in optimising learning through segmenting information for better understanding.

Chunking in the classroom

"Chunking has been shown to be useful for both retention of information and the transfer of information. This technique can be used with learners of all ages and across different subjects and topics."

Blog by Kate Jones

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Basic and applied cognitive science: What’s the difference and why does it matter? Explore cognitive science. Learn about the theories and evidence supporting effective teaching practices based on the science of learning.

Basic and applied cognitive science: What’s the difference and why does it matter?

Blog by Kate Jones

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