Thinking Deeply about Primary Education What are the four most prominent features of an effective lesson?
Jan 1, 2025
Join Lloyd Williams Jones, an inspirational primary school teacher, as he shares his insights on effective teaching methods. He unveils the four key features that make lessons successful, emphasizing the importance of strategies like cold calling and no opt-out practices. Discover how dynamic techniques enhance student engagement and comprehension. Lloyd also discusses the significance of naming effective strategies to promote collaboration among educators, ensuring a consistent approach to teaching excellence.
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Cold Call/No Opt Out Strategy
- Use the cold call/no opt out technique to ensure all students are accountable and engaged.
- Follow up with those unsure by returning to them later, maintaining supportive classroom culture.
Use Problem Pairs to Scaffold
- Use the problem pair effect to scaffold learning and manage information load.
- Reveal problems gradually to avoid extraneous cognitive load and help children focus.
Diagnostic Hinge Questions
- Employ diagnostic hinge multiple choice questions to expose misconceptions and foster rich discussions.
- Use anonymous responses to guide cold calling and address learning gaps responsively.