Mr Barton Maths Podcast #196 Developing a lesson structure – episode 2 (with Ollie Lovell)
Jan 9, 2025
Ollie Lovell, an expert in mathematics education and instructional coaching, dives deep into lesson structure development. He shares insights from his collaboration with schools, emphasizing clarity and purpose in lesson planning. The conversation touches on innovative 'do now' strategies that boost student engagement and the critical role of retrieval practices. They explore the balance between structured lessons and flexibility, while also highlighting the importance of proactive feedback from educators to enhance overall teaching effectiveness.
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Do Now Structure
- Establish a consistent Do Now structure for every lesson.
- This reduces cognitive load on students, allowing them to focus on content.
Departmental Do Now
- Implement a departmental Do Now structure for consistency across classes.
- This facilitates collaboration, reflection, and student transitions between teachers.
Four-Question Do Now
- Aim for a four-question Do Now to balance retrieval opportunities and response time.
- More questions may overwhelm, while fewer limit retrieval practice.