Thinking Deeply about Primary Education

Episode 58: This week on TDaPE, I'm joined by Cassie Young as we explore how to provide the highest quality education for pupils with Special Educational Needs in a mainstream setting. During this fascinating discussion, Cassie takes us through her guiding principles, what life is like as a SENCO (while also Head Teacher) as well as sharing her wealth of experience and knowledge in this area. Without further ado let's spend some time thinking deeply about primary education... Support the podcast at www.ko-fi.com/tdape Join the TDaPE family discord at https://discord.gg/xeNhPVRZZJ

Charlotte MacKechnie, an expert in phonics and early literacy education, shares insights on structured phonics teaching, the correlation between literacy skills and life outcomes, challenges in teaching morphology to young learners, and the importance of adaptable planning and continuous professional development for educators.

Episode 56: When I asked who I should interview about mathematics during Season 4, one name came back. New to subject leadership, intensely passionate about task design and generous with her experience and wisdom, Sarah Farrell joins me this week for a conversation that will be immediately useful to teachers on every extreme of the novice-expert continuum. It was an absolute pleasure to talk mathematics with Sarah, so without further ado lets spend some time thinking deeply about primary education. Support the podcast at www.ko-fi.com/tdape Join the TDaPE family discord at https://discord.gg/xeNhPVRZZJ

Author and education figure Peps McCrae discusses motivation in education, exploring the complexities and strategies to optimize attention. They also delve into fostering positive social norms in the classroom, balancing intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and the importance of professional development for teachers.

Episode 54: Back to business this week on TDaPE and I'm joined by Chris Such, Neil Almond and Elliot Morgan to explore how we might get the most from Pupil Progress Meetings. Discussing what to avoid, our ideal scenarios and how to make sure we use our time wisely, whether teacher or leader, TDaPE has you covered.  Support TDaPE at ko-fi.com/tdape  Join the family discord at https://discord.gg/xeNhPVRZZJ 

Episode 53: This week, in a special LIVE edition of Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I'm joined by Christopher Such, Shannen Doherty, Neil Almond and Elliot Morgan as we spend some time thinking deeply about primary education. As ambitious as a live stream recording might have been, there were a few tech issues during the chat but hopefully they won't disturb your listening experience too much. Thank you for listening and Happy New Year from everyone at TDaPE. For exclusive content and an enriched podcast experience visit https://ko-fi.com/tdape Join the TDaPE Family Discord: https://discord.gg/xeNhPVRZZJ  Check out some recent editions of TDaPE Live:   An introduction to phonics w/Christopher Such: https://youtu.be/LAAyL1V0Qp8  Curriculum Coherence w/Neil Almond: https://youtu.be/RdvpGMGO1yM  What every teacher needs to know about reading comprehension w/Neil Almond: https://youtu.be/-FAYG7sQHnQ

Educators Christopher Such, Adam Smith, Neil Almond, Shannen Doherty, Tom Oakley, Elliot Morgan, and Tom Brassington come together for a Christmas special episode. They reflect on their learning in 2021, share aspirations for 2022, and express gratitude for their sources of inspiration. Topics include professional development, teaching strategies, podcast community impact, and personal inspirations.

Chris Such and Neil Almond highlight sources of subject knowledge in primary curriculum subjects. Topics include reading, mathematics, grammar, history, geography, science, music, RE, languages, art, and design. Resources discussed range from books to YouTube channels, offering valuable insights for educators looking to enhance their teaching skills.

Educational experts Christopher Such and Gareth Metcalfe discuss the essence of problem-solving in education, exploring spatial reasoning, routine vs non-routine problems, and strategies to enhance problem-solving skills in mathematics. They emphasize the importance of integrating problem-solving tasks consistently throughout lessons and fostering students' ability to tackle challenging math problems to deepen their understanding.

Experts Shannen Doherty, Lloyd Williams-Jones, and Christopher Such discuss salvaging book scrutiny in education, exploring its purpose, challenges, and opportunities for improvement. They highlight the need to shift focus to enhance student outcomes, navigate teacher scrutiny, and promote collaborative processes for effective pedagogy.