NEW POST: The Application of Theory. https://t.co/XfxsRsRRV0. Research that has informed my practice. @tombennett71 @Xris32 @AlwaysLearnWeb @olicav @teacherhead @bennewmark @joeybagstock @DavidDidau @Rosalindphys @adamboxer1 @daisychristo @Doug_Lemov @mssfax please share

Teaching vocabulary shouldn’t mean leaving kids to guess from context. A story-based, explicit approach, inspired by Engelmann’s Theory of Instruction, can make new words both clear and engaging.

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Can anyone recommend a handwriting intervention for secondary school?

We teach the lowest 10%. No one else does this successfully; some of the best-known ‘reading interventions’ actually ignore or avoid this group.

In English, Year 11 have been experimenting with characterisation in non-fiction writing. We're loving a technique shared by @Tom_Needham_ on his blog using fictional stories for emotive impact. Here's how one student applied this to exploring attitudes to crime and punishment.

Jake has written a brilliant explanation of how to harness the power of examples and non-examples when teaching vocabulary. Well worth a read!

Ian is right. @SCottinghatt's book is brilliant. A superb contribution to the In Action series. Look out for Hidden Lives of Learners (Bennie Kara) and Direct Instruction (@Tom_Needham_ ) coming soon.

Here are my slides from ResearchEd National Conference 25 https://t.co/7Xx1w6RAox

Here are my slides from ResearchEd National Conference 25 https://t.co/7Xx1w6RAox

Hey teacher friends! I read this little book over the summer and started implementing the ideas right away. Most require zero materials and you can try them tomorrow. I feel rejuvenated in my teaching for the first time in a long time! @MrZachG #abed

President Trump is right. To stay ahead in the global AI race, America needs a unified federal framework. One that promotes innovation without overbearing regulation. A smart, cohesive national policy will ensure that American ingenuity leads the world in the age of A.I.

Interesting session by @Tom_Needham_ at today’s @researchED1 ‘Engelmann in Action’ - a taste of what’s to come in the forthcoming book @HachetteUK

This September, if you are looking to improve your classroom practice, one of the highest-leverage but underused strategies to try is HIGH-FREQUENCY questioning. Not note-taking, not copying definitions, not retrieval starters. What do I mean? 1/

New Blog Post 9 Traits of Thriving Secondary Schools My thoughts on what I think has worked in my experience, before I head off to primary headship :) https://t.co/wJcTigY87E

Alfie Kohn’s takedown of Cognitive Load Theory has 37 footnotes. I read them all so you don’t have to. Link in reply

RT @ThinkReadHQ: "Children who are now joining Year 7, at the age of 11, lost large chunks of learning during Covid and some have never cau…

1. Focus on modelling how to craft arguments. 2. Model weaving opinion and argument using voice through a piece of writing. 3. Practise the mechanics - grammar, devices that might suit. 4. Play around with structure - love @Tom_Needham_ on paper 2 writing for this.

Why do we need schools? Part 1 of a 4 part series Link to follow...

These cozy knitted stockings are perfect for keeping your feet warm on chilly winter nights. Whether you’re lounging around the house, watching TV, or wearing slippers or shoes, they add comfort and style to your everyday moments.

Looks like this pupil yr 10 hates salads. Thanks to @Tom_Needham_ for the strategies.

Really interesting post about dealing with the complexities and stresses of working in schools

Students learn faster when they see what something is and what it isn’t. One of the most important aspect of curriculum planning + instructional design is effectively using examples and non-examples. 🧵⬇️

THREAD: Here's why I think 'synergy' is the most important concept in school improvement right now. (And yes, it's slightly annoying management speak)