Optimizing Educational Achievement through Knowledge-Rich Curriculum and Teacher Investment

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This chapter emphasizes the importance of a knowledge-rich curriculum and investing in teacher development to enhance student success. It discusses the need for foundational concepts and models in education, highlighting the effectiveness of step-by-step instruction and tailored support for diverse student abilities. The conversation also explores teaching methodologies, the curse of knowledge, and the significance of balancing procedural fluency with conceptual understanding.

In Episode 24, Anna Stokke interviews Dr. Dylan Wiliam, who is an education researcher renowned for his expertise on formative assessment. They begin by discussing PISA scores and the need to improve math proficiency. They then focus on Dylan's two primary recommendations for raising student achievement – a knowledge-rich curriculum and investing in enhancing teacher effectiveness.

They also discuss both formative and summative assessment. Dylan provides some concrete examples for how educators, whether in school or post-secondary settings, can effectively use formative assessment to support student learning. Along the way, they discuss math specialists in primary schools and things teachers can focus on to have the largest impact. This episode provides a wealth of practical wisdom for teachers, policy makers and parents.

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