Mr Barton Maths Podcast #179 Tools and Tips for Teachers: Episode 6 (with Ollie Lovell, Emma Turner and Tom Sherrington)
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Sep 25, 2023 Tom Sherrington highlights the importance of teachers being attuned to students sitting in the back of the classroom. The speakers discuss regularly changing seating plans, implied competences, and Montessori education. They explore the effectiveness of pre-testing, using manipulatives for deeper understanding, and strategies for enhancing learning comprehension.
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View from the Back
- Consider the student experience from the back of the classroom.
- Use tools like whiteboards and circulating to check in with all students.
Classroom Layout
- Classroom layout can impact teaching effectiveness.
- Consider a carpet space for gathering students and improving visibility.
Sun Blindness
- Emma Turner sat in every chair of a classroom to check visibility.
- She found the sun blinded students at certain times, hindering learning.