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Cut Back to Achieve More in Your School | A Conversation with Arran Hamilton

Feb 6, 2024
Arran Hamilton, Author and Group Director of Education at Cognition Education, discusses the concept of doing less to achieve more in education. He highlights the process of de-implementation in schools, emphasizing the need to prioritize high-impact initiatives. The conversation explores the challenges of unlearning ingrained practices and offers valuable guidance for school leaders seeking to streamline their practices for better outcomes.
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Quick takeaways

  • De-implementing low-impact practices is crucial for optimizing resources and prioritizing high-impact initiatives in schools.
  • De-implementation involves a challenging process of unlearning ingrained behaviors and establishing robust frameworks for successful implementation.

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The Importance of De-implementation in Schools

De-implementation is crucial in schools, as research shows that many practices implemented in schools do not significantly accelerate student learning. It is important for educators to assess the efficiency of every minute spent in teaching and learning, and determine whether certain practices are truly beneficial or simply time-consuming. By focusing on high-impact initiatives and eliminating or reducing low-impact ones, schools can optimize their resources and prioritize activities that have the greatest impact on student learning.

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