Talking Teaching Expanding How We Learn with Professor Guy Claxton
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Jun 11, 2025 
In this engaging conversation, Professor Guy Claxton, an expert in Learning Sciences, shares his insights on the transformative nature of education. He argues that learning is not just about knowledge but shaping who we are. Claxton critiques oversimplified teaching models and emphasizes balancing explanation with exploration. He highlights the pivotal role of embodiment—how movement and gestures deepen understanding. Listeners will be inspired by his vision of nurturing curiosity and fostering resilience in students through innovative teaching practices.
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Complexity of Teaching
- Teaching is a complex dynamic system, not simple cause and effect.
- Simplistic teaching models can make teachers vulnerable to unproven claims.
Change Classroom Language and Practices
- Avoid using erasers in classrooms to stop embedding shame around mistakes.
- Replace 'work' with 'learning' in discourse to foster a growth mindset.
Year Four Student Learning Invitation
- A year four boy invited Professor Guy Claxton for a learning discussion at their school.
- The students owned their learning process including using James Nottingham's Learning Pit model creatively.
