Adam Boxer

Adam Boxer, a North London chemistry teacher and education writer, discusses the pivotal first ten minutes of a lesson and their impact on student learning. He introduces Carousel, an edtech tool designed to enhance knowledge management for students. The conversation dives into crafting effective questions, balancing procedural and declarative knowledge, and innovative teaching strategies. Adam emphasizes the importance of classroom culture in fostering trust and accountability, and shares practical insights for maximizing engagement right from the start of a lesson.

Educators Amy Forrester and Adam Boxer discuss challenges in English education, comparing coastal regions to affluent areas like London. They talk about curriculum choices at age 14, examination structure, English literature in the UK vs. US, and solutions for optimizing learning outcomes. Importance of inclusive practices and teacher training stakeholders in evolving English education.