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Mike Downes (NPQLTD)

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Head of History at Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong I Former Head of PL I Former AH of T&L Learning I Cog Sci Enthusiast I Interested in instructional design

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Mike Downes (NPQLTD)
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Here is the link to a HQ pdf of the Element 3.3 one-pager on Managing Disruptive Behaviour
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Mike Downes (NPQLTD)
25 days
NEW!! 3/3. The final one-pager in the series is on GTT Dimension 3, Element 3 – Managing Disruptive Behaviour. As classroom routines begin to take shape, it is important to use praise and positive reinforcement to encourage desired behaviours. When disruption does occur, teachers
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LambHeartTea (she/her)
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After successful years of building a culture of T&L in my current post, I am actively looking for a new challenge from January 1st. The new challenges could involve: - Assistant/Dep Head - Trust Lead/Director of T&L / PD - Teaching Hub/Research School roles RTs appreciated
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Mike Downes (NPQLTD)
25 days
NEW!! 3/3. The final one-pager in the series is on GTT Dimension 3, Element 3 – Managing Disruptive Behaviour. As classroom routines begin to take shape, it is important to use praise and positive reinforcement to encourage desired behaviours. When disruption does occur, teachers
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Mike Downes (NPQLTD)
25 days
Here is the link to a HQ pdf of the Element 3.2 one-pager on Rules, Expectations and Consequences
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Mike Downes (NPQLTD)
26 days
NEW!! 2/3 The second one-pager in the new series is on GTT Dimension 3, Element 2 – Rules, Expectations and Consequences. As we settle into the new year, it is important to consistently, fairly and positively apply classroom rules so that students know the consequences that will
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Mike Downes (NPQLTD)
26 days
NEW!! 2/3 The second one-pager in the new series is on GTT Dimension 3, Element 2 – Rules, Expectations and Consequences. As we settle into the new year, it is important to consistently, fairly and positively apply classroom rules so that students know the consequences that will
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Mike Downes (NPQLTD)
26 days
Here is the link to a HQ pdf of the Element 3.1 one-pager on Managing Time and Resources
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Mike Downes (NPQLTD)
27 days
NEW!! 1/3 The first one-pager in the new series is on GTT Dimension 3, Element 1 – Managing Time and Resources. As we settle into the new year, it is important to establish routines that help students settle quickly at the start of a lesson so they can begin meaningful work
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Mike Downes (NPQLTD)
27 days
NEW!! 1/3 The first one-pager in the new series is on GTT Dimension 3, Element 1 – Managing Time and Resources. As we settle into the new year, it is important to establish routines that help students settle quickly at the start of a lesson so they can begin meaningful work
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Rachael Thornton
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Thank you to @KognityEd for the chance to be an Expert Reviewer on the new IB Psychology online textbook 🙌 Rewarding to shape teacher guidance and now use it with my own students. The activity sections really bring the new curriculum to life! #IBPsychology #Education
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Mike Downes (NPQLTD)
1 month
Here is the link to a HQ pdf of the Element 2.4 one-pager on creating a Climate of High Expectations
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Mike Downes (NPQLTD)
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NEW!! 4/4. The final one-pager in the series is on GTT Dimension 2, Element 4 – Climate of High Expectations. This one-pager provides ideas and actionable strategies to help teachers set and maintain high expectations without creating a high-pressure environment: 1️⃣ Encourage a
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Mike Downes (NPQLTD)
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NEW!! 4/4. The final one-pager in the series is on GTT Dimension 2, Element 4 – Climate of High Expectations. This one-pager provides ideas and actionable strategies to help teachers set and maintain high expectations without creating a high-pressure environment: 1️⃣ Encourage a
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Mike Downes (NPQLTD)
1 month
Here is the link to a HQ pdf of the Element 2.3 one-pager on Learner Motivation
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Mike Downes (NPQLTD)
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NEW!! 3/4. The third one-pager in the series is on GTT Dimension 2, Element 3 – Learner Motivation. It summarises the work of @PepsMccrea on ‘Motivated Teaching’ and Deci & Ryan’s Self-Determination Theory (SDT), which highlights the importance of relatedness, competence and
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Mike Downes (NPQLTD)
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NEW!! 3/4. The third one-pager in the series is on GTT Dimension 2, Element 3 – Learner Motivation. It summarises the work of @PepsMccrea on ‘Motivated Teaching’ and Deci & Ryan’s Self-Determination Theory (SDT), which highlights the importance of relatedness, competence and
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Mike Downes (NPQLTD)
1 month
Here is the link to a HQ pdf of the Element 2.2 one-pager on Student-Student Relationships
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Mike Downes (NPQLTD)
1 month
NEW!! 2/4 The second one-pager in the new series is on GTT Dimension 2, Element 2 – Student-Student Relationships. It summarises the work of David & Roger Johnson on ‘Making Cooperative Learning Work’ and the ‘CLASS Framework’ (Pianta et al.).This one-pager provides ideas and
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Mike Downes (NPQLTD)
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NEW!! 2/4 The second one-pager in the new series is on GTT Dimension 2, Element 2 – Student-Student Relationships. It summarises the work of David & Roger Johnson on ‘Making Cooperative Learning Work’ and the ‘CLASS Framework’ (Pianta et al.).This one-pager provides ideas and
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Mike Downes (NPQLTD)
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Here is the link to a HQ pdf of the Element 2.1 one-pager on Teacher-Student Relationships https://t.co/BvEXviintu
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Mike Downes (NPQLTD)
1 month
NEW!! 1/4 The first one-pager in a new series is on GTT Dimension 2, Element 1 – Creating a Supportive Environment. It summarises @EducEndowFoundn work on Special Educational Needs in Mainstream Schools and builds on Gloria Ladson-Billings’ insight that ‘Culturally Responsive
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Mike Downes (NPQLTD)
1 month
NEW!! 1/4 The first one-pager in a new series is on GTT Dimension 2, Element 1 – Creating a Supportive Environment. It summarises @EducEndowFoundn work on Special Educational Needs in Mainstream Schools and builds on Gloria Ladson-Billings’ insight that ‘Culturally Responsive
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Mike Downes (NPQLTD)
2 months
Excellent thread from @SCottinghatt 👇
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Sarah Cottinghatt
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3 important things to know about how the brain works: Brains - ➡️Predict ➡️Preserve ➡️Protect (Inspired to write this by a great talk from @C_Hendrick and panel with @HughesHaili and @PepsMccrea at the Steplab expertise conference!)
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