Educators Christopher Such, Adam Smith, Neil Almond, Shannen Doherty, Tom Oakley, Elliot Morgan, and Tom Brassington come together for a Christmas special episode. They reflect on their learning in 2021, share aspirations for 2022, and express gratitude for their sources of inspiration. Topics include professional development, teaching strategies, podcast community impact, and personal inspirations.
Structuring professional development based on learning styles and prior knowledge is crucial for effective teaching practices.
Transitioning from secondary to primary teaching involves focusing on broader aspects like routines, reading, reflection, and coaching for professional growth.
Deep dives
Key Points from Christopher's Reflections
Christopher highlights the importance of structuring professional development in alignment with how people best learn, emphasizing the need for explicit consideration of motivation, attention span, practice, and building on prior knowledge. He mentions transitioning from secondary to primary teaching, focusing on broader aspects beyond subject specialization, emphasizing the significance of routines for improved teaching practices.
Adam's Reflective Insights
Adam discusses his transition from secondary to primary teaching, emphasizing his growth in settling into the primary teacher role and refining routines for improved practice and mental well-being. He highlights the value of reading, classroom reflection, and coaching in enhancing his teaching approach.
Tom Oakley's Learning Journey
Tom Oakley acknowledges learning from the podcast about diverse subjects like reading, phonics, music, history, geography, and school leadership. He expresses gratitude for recommendations from the podcast and regular contributors, highlighting the impact on his professional development and reading choices.
Episode 52 (TDaPE Christmas Special, 2021): This week I'm joined by Christopher Such, Adam Smith, Neil Almond, Shannen Doherty, Tom Oakley, Elliot Morgan and Tom Brassington for a special Christmas episode of Thinking Deeply about Primary Education. We look back on what we've learned this year, what we'd like to learn in 2022 and give thanks to the sources of inspiration that have kept us going throughout 2021.
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