Becoming Educated explores the secrets to great teaching in our classrooms with the aim of helping all teachers to get better at their craft. Hosted on Acast. S...
In this episode of The Becoming Educated Podcast, Blake Harvard discusses the concept of attention contagion in classrooms, emphasising how inattentive behaviours can spread among students. He explores the importance of classroom design, the limitations of working memory, and the significance of cognitive load theory in instructional design. Harvard introduces the SAR method (Sense, Attend, Rehearse) as a strategy for students to enhance their learning process and emphasises the role of retrieval practice in effective studying. In this conversation, Blake Harvard also discusses the importance of retrieval practice in education, emphasising its role in enhancing memory retention and reducing test anxiety. He shares practical strategies for teachers to incorporate retrieval and spaced practice into their classrooms, highlighting the significance of creating habits around retrieval. The discussion also touches on the psychological aspects of learning, including how stress affects memory formation and the importance of understanding the context of learning. Harvard concludes with advice for new teachers, encouraging them to focus on key teaching principles and allow themselves time to grow in their profession.Get involved and share widely.Please join our Facebook Group. I would love for you to join and share your takeaways from this episode and engage in discussion with fellow listeners.Keep the conversation going using #becomingeducated and tagging me @dnleslieIf you have time, I would love for you to review Becoming Educated and share what you love about the podcast.You can support the ongoing production of the podcast by buying me a coffee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Just Tell Them with Zach Groshell
In this episode of The Becoming Educated Podcast, Zach Groshell discusses the importance of effective explanations in teaching, emphasising the value of direct instruction and cognitive science principles. He reflects on his own teaching experiences, critiques traditional discovery-based learning, and advocates for explicit teaching methods that enhance student understanding and engagement. The discussion covers practical strategies for teachers, the role of storytelling, and the significance of pacing and active learning. Groshell also highlights the need for coaching and self-development in education, asserting that these methods are beneficial for all students, especially those who struggle with learning.Get involved and share widely.Please join our Facebook Group. I would love for you to join and share your takeaways from this episode and engage in discussion with fellow listeners.Keep the conversation going using #becomingeducated and tagging me @dnleslieIf you have time, I would love for you to review Becoming Educated and share what you love about the podcast.You can support the ongoing production of the podcast by buying me a coffee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Primary Reading Simplified with Christopher Such
In this episode of The Becoming Educated Podcast, Chris Such discusses his philosophy on teaching reading, emphasising the need for a balanced approach that supports both novice and experienced teachers. He explores the intertwined nature of word recognition and language comprehension, the importance of phonics instruction, and the necessity of accurate decoding practice. Chris also outlines effective reading lesson structures that promote independent reading and addresses the significance of assessing and overcoming barriers to reading development. His insights provide a comprehensive framework for educators looking to enhance their reading instruction practices.Get involved and share widely.Please join our Facebook Group. I would love for you to join and share your takeaways from this episode and engage in discussion with fellow listeners.Keep the conversation going using #becomingeducated and tagging me @dnleslieIf you have time, I would love for you to review Becoming Educated and share what you love about the podcast.You can support the ongoing production of the podcast by buying me a coffee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Homework with Dr Jo Castelino
This week I am joined Dr Jo Castelino who is a secondary Science teacher based in Yorkshire. Jo has a TLR for leading homework in her school and has recently shared her knowledge of how homework can become a successful part of schooling at ResearchEd. Jo writes about her work on her blog which can be found here. I would recommend this article Jo wrote for Impact where she discusses how homework, done well, can become a ‘significant motivator for learning.’ In this episode we discuss the following and so much more: How we get it right so that homework becomes a ‘significant motivator for learning.’ How we get students to do their homework. What makes for effective homework. How important it is that homework becomes a habit and embedded within the routine of schooling. How we ensure homework doesn’t further disadvantage disadvantaged students. I learned so much from Jo in this conversation. She highlights some key things we should all consider and demonstrates the importance of thinking deeply about what we do with regards to homework. Get involved and share widely. Please join our Facebook Group. I would love for you to join and share your takeaways from this episode and engage in discussion with fellow listeners. Keep the conversation going using #becomingeducated and tagging me @dnleslie If you have time, I would love for you to review Becoming Educated and share what you love about the podcast. You can support the ongoing production of the podcast by buying me a coffee This episode is sponsored by UpLearn: Up Learn is an online, curriculum-learning resource for A Levels that helps teachers improve educational outcomes amongst students, whilst reducing their own workloads. Developed by an experienced team of educators, Up Learn courses contain high-quality videos, quizzes, and exam preparation material. Teachers’ direct students to certain sections of Up Learn as homework, facilitating flipped learning, consolidation of classroom material and independent learning. 97% of students who complete an Up Learn course achieve A*/A, with many starting from D's and U's. What could yours achieve? Find out by booking a demo today at uplearn.co.uk and be sure to quote Becoming Educated for a 10% discount Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Guide to Memory with Ross Morrison McGill
This week I am joined by Ross McGill, founder of Teacher Toolkit, his alter ego you might say. Ross is the bestselling author of ‘Mark.Plan.Teach’, Teacher Toolkit and Just Great Teaching and has also co-authored brilliant books including ‘The Revision Revolution’. Recently, Ross released 'The Teacher Toolkit Guide to Memory' and it really is a fantastic addition to the cogsci discussion. Ross describes it as a beginners guide to memory, but it is so much more than that and we unpick some of the key themes in today’s episode. In this episode we discuss the following and so much more: Why memory is the number one thing to know about Some basic parts of the human brain and why we should know about them How memory is shaped in the brain How we can use Direct Instruction and Dual Coding to deliver content clearly and efficiently The different types of memory including short term memory and long-term memory The connection between emotions and learning This is a far-ranging conversation and Ross speaks with honesty and clarity when explaining complex concepts. Get involved and share widely. Please join our Facebook Group. I would love for you to join and share your takeaways from this episode and engage in discussion with fellow listeners. Keep the conversation going using #becomingeducated and tagging me @dnleslie If you have time, I would love for you to review Becoming Educated and share what you love about the podcast. You can support the ongoing production of the podcast by buying me a coffee This episode is sponsored by UpLearn: Up Learn is an online, curriculum-learning resource for A Levels that helps teachers improve educational outcomes amongst students, whilst reducing their own workloads. Developed by an experienced team of educators, Up Learn courses contain high-quality videos, quizzes, and exam preparation material. Teachers’ direct students to certain sections of Up Learn as homework, facilitating flipped learning, consolidation of classroom material and independent learning. 97% of students who complete an Up Learn course achieve A*/A, with many starting from D's and U's. What could yours achieve? Find out by booking a demo today at uplearn.co.uk and be sure to quote Becoming Educated for a 10% discount Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Becoming Educated explores the secrets to great teaching in our classrooms with the aim of helping all teachers to get better at their craft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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