Mr Barton Maths Podcast #024 Kris Boulton – Part 1: Planning Lessons, Engelmann and Differentiation
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Jul 17, 2017 Former math teacher Kris Boulton shares insights on planning lessons, Siegfried Englemann's influence, successful interleaving, and differentiation. Emphasizing sequences over individual lessons, he discusses strategies for effective teaching methods and the role of cognitive science in enhancing student understanding and knowledge transfer.
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Plan by Lesson Sequences
- Plan sequences of lessons instead of individual lessons for better student progress.
- Start with the end goal and break down topics into small, explicit components for mastery.
Set Clear End-Goal Questions
- Define the hardest question type students should master by the end of a lesson sequence.
- Break down the topic into explicit sub-concepts to teach step-by-step for guaranteed success.
Student Attention Turns Success
- Chris moved a distracted student to a new seat and insisted on her full attention.
- She became successful and understood the concept, showing direct instruction's power.