Summer '24 Interlude E2: One-pagers make literacy research more accessible, with Jamie Clark

Aug 7, 2024

Jamie Clark, a K-12 learning and innovation leader based in Australia, discusses his innovative one-pagers that simplify complex literacy research for educators. He shares his journey of creating these resources, emphasizing their impact on teaching practices. Jamie highlights the importance of the 'think-pair-share' strategy and offers invaluable advice for making research accessible. He also reflects on collaboration with education experts and the iterative process behind refining these tools, aiming to empower educators and enhance student learning.

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ANECDOTE

First One-Pager on Feedback

Jamie Clark created his first one-pager on feedback as a response to a colleague's request for a concise summary.
The feedback one-pager was well received and shared around the school, even displayed as a poster in the office.

INSIGHT

Structure Based on Cognitive Science

Jamie organizes his book around Daniel Willingham's memory model and expert teaching principles.
The book also includes a section focused on classroom culture to complete the teaching framework.

ANECDOTE

Think-Pair-Share Visual Scaffold

Jamie's think-pair-share one-pager includes a diagram that scaffolds the process for students.
He uses this diagram in class to teach students how to effectively engage with each phase.

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In this episode, Jamie Clark and Susan Lambert delve into Jamie's new educational resource called: one-pagers, designed to distill complex educational literacy research into accessible, practical one-page summaries for teachers. Jamie, originally from the United Kingdom and now based in Australia, also shares his one-pager journey from ideation, to creating these resources, to witnessing their impact in the classroom. Aside from discussing his methodology, Jamie also highlights the iterative process of refining his work and collaborating with key figures in the educational field, and the importance of contextual application of these strategies in different educational settings. Jamie also gives an in-depth explanation of his Think-Pair-Share one-pager, highlights how important it is for teachers to continue learning, and ends with advice for anyone looking to make research more accessible.

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X: https://x.com/XpatEducator
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xpateducator/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamieleeclark85/
Website: https://www.jamieleeclark.com
Book: Teaching One-Pagers: Evidence-informed Summaries for Busy Educational Professionals
Website: JamieLeeClark.com
Book: Teaching WalkThrus: Visual Step-by-Step Guides to Essential Teaching Techniques

Quotes
“In order to help our students learn effectively, teachers need to know how they learn and sometimes why they do not learn.” —Jamie Clark

“Think-pair-share is important because it makes students feel safe before they share with the class.” —Jamie Clark

“The main thing as a teacher for me is that you always need to learn and that you never stop learning.” —Jamie Clark

“The best research is the stuff that you can glean information from and then do something with that's actionable and practical.” —Jamie Clark

Episode Timestamps*
02:00 Introduction: Who is Jamie Clark?
05:00 The Birth of One Pagers: Inspiration and Early Days
08:00 Going Viral: The Impact of One Pagers
10:00 Feedback and Collaboration on One Pagers
11:00 Designing for Educators: The Journey to a Book
19:00 Designing Effective One Pagers
21:00 Exploring the Think-Pair-Share Strategy
24:00 Implementing Think-Pair-Share in the Classroom
26:00 Application Across Subjects and Levels
29:00 Challenges and Insights in Creating One-Pagers
35:00 Advice for Teachers and Educators
39:00 Final Thoughts and Future Directions
*Timestamps are approximate, rounded to nearest minute