Progressively Incorrect S2E13: Sarah Cottingham on Retrieval Practice and Diagnosing Teaching Problems
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Nov 6, 2022 Sarah Cottingham discusses effective teacher professional development and retrieval practice. Topics include the superiority of retrieval practice for long-term retention, implementing it in schools, subject-specific coaching, teaching internal logic, the evolution of retrieval practice, and the importance of a 'learning-first' approach in education.
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Learning-First Approach to Professional Development
- Focus on understanding learning problems in the classroom before jumping to solutions.
- Support teachers in identifying problems and hypothesizing solutions instead of offering random tips and tricks.
Fast Fashion of Teaching
- Sarah Cottingham describes her experience with "tips and tricks" professional development as a teacher.
- She explains how teachers would try many new things at once, only to revert to old habits shortly after.
Coaching with a Learning-First Approach
- Instructional coaches should discuss the specific learning problems teachers are facing.
- Help teachers to understand problems before suggesting solutions like knowledge organizers.