Mr Barton Maths Podcast #050 Dylan Wiliam – the return! Creating the Schools our Children need
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May 10, 2018 Dylan Wiliam, expert in education, discusses decreasing class sizes' effectiveness, problem solving vs critical thinking, power of forgetting, and application of formative assessment in schools.
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Hiring Teachers: Prioritize Passion
- When hiring teachers, prioritize a passion for working with children over only a love of the subject.
- Seek candidates willing to continuously improve and acknowledge the difficulty of teaching.
Class Size Impact Depends on Context
- Reducing class sizes helps young children more than older students because of interaction styles.
- Benefits rely heavily on teachers adapting their methods to smaller classes.
Beware International Comparison Pitfalls
- International high achievement may reflect past policies, not current practices.
- We must be skeptical of international comparisons and cautious about copying other education systems.