Mr Barton Maths Podcast #031 Kris Boulton – Part 2: Minimal guided instruction, Understanding, How before Why
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Oct 4, 2017 Kris Boulton, an expert in education, discusses concerns with minimal guided approaches and understanding in maths. They explore teaching the How before the Why, cognitive load theory, and the challenges of assessing student understanding. The conversation touches on lesson planning, teacher training, and the benefits of centrally planned teaching resources.
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Master Planning Through Experience
- Improve lesson planning by focusing on sequences rather than individual lessons.
- Gain deep knowledge of 'what' to teach and 'how' to teach it through experience and training.
Plan Backwards and Iterate
- Start planning by deciding the final learning outcome and breaking it into detailed steps.
- Use iterative cycles of teaching and refining to improve the sequence each year.
Support Teachers Based on Experience
- For new teachers, provide clear guidance and explain planning decisions.
- For more experienced teachers, use dialogue to develop their own planning skills.