Rosenshine argued that clarity reduces cognitive load. A clean, precise explanation frees working memory so pupils can actually think about the right things. In too many lessons, pupils struggle not because the concept is difficult, but because it was never clearly framed. What

Going to blog but here’s a 🧵 There are too many distractions from the sustained hard work needed to deliver and maintain effective PD programmes that lead to improved teaching and improved outcomes. And I worry that just as we’re making progress, more distractions are coming

“Over and over in the scientific literature, researchers find little to no academic benefit from on-task laptop use and a significant cost when students are distracted. “ @SylvieMcNamara with a superb article on issues with EdTech.

🙇‍♂️ RETRIEVAL PRACTICE PRINCIPLES! This new poster is based on ‘Making Retrieval Practice Actually Work: Seven Essential Principles for Teachers to Know’ an important blog post by the excellent @C_Hendrick 🙌 Carl’s Post 👉 https://t.co/fApyMMDuxh REPOST and grab a free HQ PDF

🕰️ CLASSROOM ROUTINES! Routines free up time for what matters most—learning. This new poster summarises key strategies for establishing and automating effective routines to make classrooms predictable and run like clockwork. 🌱 Support my work by tapping REPOST and grab a FREE

If you're curious to know more about the role of knowledge in learning and curriculum, download this free e-book, a collaborative effort by an international team of eight experts. https://t.co/tnHeEROWy8

Analysis of 1,657 4th/5th grade lessons in 317 classrooms in 4 districts finds "students’ exposure to mathematical language varies substantially across lessons" and students make more progress in classrooms where teachers use more mathematical language:

#VLinAction! Discover what happens when #VisibleLearning catalyzes growth for Greenfield Exempted Schools with the guidance and expertise of @cathy_lassiter. See the results:

I am so proud of Greenfield Schools in OH! If you want to know how to deeply implement Visible Learning, read this case study from Corwin Press! Way to GO GEVS, OH!! @alisabarrett82 @CorwinPress @OHEdLeadership @VisibleLearning

Kids coming to our school or class are not… 🔹Bad kids 🔺SPED kids 🔹Tier kids 🔺Low Kids 🔹RTI Kids 🔺Poor Kids 🔹“So and so’s sibling” kids 🔺Or any other kind of kid. The kids coming to us are… 🔶LEARNERS.🔶 Every single one of them. We teach learners, not labels. If we

From #VisibleLearning's ‘Evidence of Impact,’ see how Greenfield Exempted incorporated Visible Learning principles to help teachers build clarity around standards, learning intentions, and what success looks like. See the impact: https://t.co/YMuTKylyVb

Dusty singing the National Anthem at THE Ohio State University men’s basketball game. Proud wife moment!

💡 There is no such thing as “learning styles.” 💯 Students benefit from more testing. 🧠 Information that's harder to learn is retained longer. Educational psychologist Jonathan Tullis dispels some of the most widespread misconceptions in education. https://t.co/GUawr7zbgi

Found someone I know in a magazine! Do people even read magazines anymore?! If not, you should read this one!

Everyone in Greenfield schools getting in on the Jigsaw for How Learning Works this week! Great job teachers and administrators! It is an honor to work with you😊 @alisabarrett82 @JenniferPeace1 @jtalmarode @CorwinPress

Excited to welcome our adult and student Tiger learners back next week!!

Beyond proud to be the FIRST EVER certified Visible Learning DISTRICT in the WORLD!!! #AVL2023 @cathy_lassiter @VisibleLearning @CorwinPress @JenniferPeace1

So proud of our district!!!

These (clip charts, coupons charts, etc.) do NOT create a sense of belonging! Tear them down! - Dominque Smith So many awesome statements creating an inspiring closing session at #AVL2023 day 1! @CorwinPress @cathy_lassiter @domsmithRP @JenniferPeace1

So thankful for the opportunity to attend AVL 2023 and for these amazing women in my life! @cathy_lassiter @hdratwa @principalmaggie @qagray