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Thinking Deeply about Primary Education
Lesson Design – Insights from Cognitive Science and Direct Instruction with Jake Cowling
Nov 16, 2024
Join Jake Cowling, a primary school teacher and expert in lesson design, as he shares invaluable insights into effective teaching practices grounded in cognitive science. He unpacks the essence of lesson design, emphasizing its importance in education. Jake discusses the challenges teachers face when implementing structured lesson plans and highlights the rewards that come from research-informed approaches. He also delves into the vital role of explicit vocabulary instruction in mathematics, ensuring students grasp key concepts early on.
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- Intentional lesson planning grounded in cognitive science can significantly enhance teaching effectiveness and student engagement in the classroom.
- Understanding the rationale behind lesson components is crucial for creating meaningful learning experiences and fostering a growth-oriented classroom atmosphere.
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Lesson Design: A Journey of Understanding
Lesson design plays a crucial role in effective teaching, as highlighted by the speaker’s journey from novice to experienced educator. Initially drawn into inquiry-based learning, the educator struggled to see results with the mini-lesson format that focused heavily on short periods of explicit teaching. Over time, a shift towards understanding the science of learning and reading illuminated the inefficacy of past practices, prompting a deeper reflection on lesson design. Recognizing the importance of crafting lessons that engage students with intentionality marked a significant turning point in the educator's teaching philosophy.
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