Mr Barton Maths Podcast #016 Dylan Wiliam – Author, Researcher, Trainer and Assessment for Learning Expert
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Nov 3, 2016 Dylan Wiliam, an expert in Assessment for Learning, discusses feedback, planning, questioning, research, and lesson observations. They explore effective teaching strategies, building relationships, spaced testing, feedback in education, group work, formative assessment research, and professional development for educators.
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Learning Means Long-Term Memory
- A good lesson creates changes in students' long-term memory lasting six weeks.
- Engagement means cognitive, not physical activity; students remember what they think about, not just busywork.
Check Whole Class Understanding
- Use multiple choice questions mid-lesson to check every student's understanding instead of relying on volunteers.
- Design lessons assuming many students won't grasp the topic immediately to plan better support.
Students Redefine Problems
- Dylan gave students a problem to design fire escapes but they designed sprinkler systems instead.
- This showed students can redefine problems, revealing the tension between student-centred learning and assessment.