Master List of Blogs / Articles / Books in Training School Library for Professional LearningProfessional Learning at The Cherwell School
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TOPIC: Learning intentions
/ Focus
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http://improvingteaching.co.uk/2013/10/06/how-ive-tried-to-share-learning-intentions-better/
(history)
http://cazzypotsblog.wordpress.com/2014/09/26/the-secret-recipe-of-learning-learn-potion-n9/
(Useful review of general learning research, with emphasis on the importance
of focus / clarity)
Embedded Formative Assessment (Dylan Wiliam) - Chapter 3 -
Clarifying, Sharing and Understanding Learning Intentions and Success
Criteria (a good theoretical overview with some subject specific practical
examples)
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TOPIC: Feedback
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http://back2thewhiteboard.wordpress.com/2012/06/22/5-how-can-i-mark-books-without-burning-out/
(Maths, marking)
http://thegoldfishbowl.edublogs.org/2014/09/27/solving-the-problems-of-feedback/ (various
practical ideas on feedback)
http://chrislowemfl.wordpress.com/2014/09/28/dirty-butterflies-understanding-and-acting-on-feedback/ (MFL)
Make it Stick - Chapter 2 (To Learn, Retrieve) - makes the
case for the use of regular low stakes testing / feedback. Not especially
subject specific but good on key principles.
Embedded Formative Assessment (Dylan Wiliam) - Chapter 5 -
Providing Feedback that Moves Learning Forward (convincing but not
subject-specific - interesting on Mindset / emotional responses to feedback)
Visible Learning: the Science of how we Learn - John Hattie:
Chapter 8 - The role of feedback
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TOPIC: Teacher Talk /
Explanations
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http://evidenceintopractice.wordpress.com/2014/04/04/teaching-science-using-analogies/
(Science use of worked examples)
http://johntomsett.com/2014/03/08/this-much-i-know-about-trying-to-improve-my-teaching-deliberately/
(includes video of Economics A Level Teaching)
http://improvingteaching.co.uk/2014/09/14/how-can-i-ensure-classroom-discussions-flow-clicks-seat-signals-keeping-abdullahi-focused/
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TOPIC: Literacy
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http://johntomsett.com/2014/02/01/this-much-i-know-about-teaching-students-how-to-plan-stonkingly-good-essays/
The Secret of Literacy (David Didau) : a really useful and
readable overview of strategies for the teaching of Literacy across the curriculum
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TOPIC: Group Work
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http://pedagogicalpurposes.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/fishbowl-discussions-to-develop-oracy.html
(group discussion in science)
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TOPIC: Modelling
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http://johntomsett.com/2014/02/01/this-much-i-know-about-teaching-students-how-to-plan-stonkingly-good-essays/
(essay writing)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snIiflGQfAA#t=34
(Ron Berger)
Visible Learning: the Science of how we Learn - John Hattie:
Chapter 9 - Acquiring complex skills through modelling and explicit teaching
(quite sciency but v interesting on modelling)
An Ethic of Excellence: Building a Culture of Craftsmanship with
Students (Ron Berger) – inspiring read with specific advice on
regular use of models
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TOPIC: Activities
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http://www.creativitypost.com/create/how_to_stimulate_curiosity
(thinking / curiosity)
http://www.aft.org/pdfs/americaneducator/winter0809/willingham.pdf
(committing to memory)
http://www.aft.org/pdfs/americaneducator/spring2009/Willingham(2).pdf
(brilliant on the mind / provoking curiosity / memory)
http://headguruteacher.com/2014/09/26/improving-the-basics-inspired-by-austin/
(Redrafting / Growth Mindset - Science examples)
http://thewingtoheaven.wordpress.com/2014/03/09/seven-myths-about-education-out-now/
(evidence-based attempt to promote the value of teaching knowledge)
http://classteaching.wordpress.com/2014/09/25/the-benefits-of-regular-retrieval-practice/
(organisation of low stakes testingto promote progress over time)
http://isabellejones.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/all-session-at-woodbridge-school.html
(MFL - creative task setting)
http://reflectingenglish.wordpress.com/2014/09/19/round-and-round-we-go-teaching-english-in-spirals/
(English - revisiting skills)
http://improvingteaching.co.uk/2014/09/28/enjoying-ironing-and-improving-pedagogical-content-knowledge/
(knowledge in history)
http://www.reonline.org.uk/supporting/re-matters/news-inner/?id=27555
(Knowledge in RE)
http://reflectingenglish.wordpress.com/2014/10/05/the-dangers-of-differentiation-and-what-to-do-about-them/
Questioning
Embedded Formative Assessment (Dylan Wiliam) - Chapter 4 -
Eliciting Evidence of Learners’ Achievement (good on mini-testing and
questioning - some practical strategies)
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TOPIC: Maths-specific
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http://www.danielwillingham.com/daniel-willingham-science-and-education-blog/math-anxiety-what-it-does-and-what-can-be-done
http://www.danielwillingham.com/daniel-willingham-science-and-education-blog/why-americans-stink-at-math
(includes focus on professional learning for maths teachers)
http://evidenceintopractice.wordpress.com/2014/01/16/apa-learning-memory-digest/
Learning avoidance strategies in maths
http://ideasfortheclassroom.wordpress.com/2014/09/28/maths-gimmicks-not-in-my-classroom-thanks/
(Maths Activities)
http://www.resourceaholic.com/2014/10/trig.html
(maths trig)
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BLOGS AIMED AT NQTs
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TOPIC: Growth Mindset
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http://classteaching.wordpress.com/blog-of-the-week/
- 10 ways to create Growth Mindset
Make it
Stick: Chapter 7 (Increase your abilities) - good on Dweck’s
research on Growth Mindset / Neuroplasticity / Deliberate Practice/ Memory
Cues
Mindset : The New Psychology of Success:
Carol Dweck – excellent overview of the science underpinning the theory of
Growth Mindset
Bounce:
Matthew Syed – peerless study of Growth Mindset thinking and GM in action.
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