Thinking Deeply about Primary Education

Educational experts Christopher Such and Lloyd Williams-Jones discuss maximizing talk in the primary classroom. They cover setting norms, managing behaviors, using think pair share, and fostering engaging conversations. Strategies for enhancing discussions, managing challenging dynamics, and promoting partner talk are highlighted for effective classroom communication.

Join Christopher Such, an expert in collaborative planning, as he discusses 5 ways to make the most of collaborative planning sessions. Explore the importance of structured planning, defining learning goals, and mastering collaboration for effective teaching outcomes.

Christopher Such and Neil Almond discuss 7 ways to improve teaching of spelling including optimal time allocation, effective teaching strategies, morphology, and word analysis for enhancing children's spelling skills. They stress the importance of daily practice and the use of phonics, vocabulary teaching, syllabification, and physical writing for proficient spelling.

Episode 42: In the wake of a wonderful third season of TDaPE, I'm joined by Neil Almond and Christopher Such as we try to solve a problem like planning. How could/should we plan, what pitfalls should we try to avoid and is it possible to teach from someone else's planning? We try to answer these questions and more. Join us for another episode you simply won't want to miss. Want to join the TDaPE Family Discord Server? Look no further... https://discord.gg/nrVs7FWjqh

Berkeley Everett and Steph Elliot discuss primary mathematics education, exploring teaching challenges, adapting methods to diverse learning styles, empowering students through creative problem-solving, uncovering mathematical richness, exploring innate mathematical skills in children, and embracing passion in teaching.

Curriculum expert Jon Hutchinson discusses knowledge-rich debate, curriculum guiding principles, and early career framework. Topics include sequencing curriculum content, primary vs secondary knowledge in education, ensuring coherence in curriculum oversight, redefining assessment, holistic community education approach, and instructional coaching impact.

Matt Swain, an expert in implementing a mastery model of schooling, discusses the challenges and benefits of mastering concepts in primary education. He reflects on teaching mathematics, improving learning outcomes in challenging school environments, the importance of numeracy skills, restructuring the primary school timetable, and effective implementation of teaching techniques like 'think pair share'.

Lloyd Williams-Jones, Deputy Head in primary education, shares insights on implementing WalkThrus, developing teachers, and leadership strategies. Discussion includes advancements in curriculum, effective classroom strategies, professional development, and building trust for effective practices.

Experienced educator Tom Brassington discusses teaching, mental health, and the importance of emotional development in primary education. Topics include his teaching style, career influences, the evolution of teaching practices, enhancing teaching skills through retrieval, emotional literacy, and cultivating a growth mindset in teaching maths.

Guest Gareth Rein discusses school leadership, professional development, ResearchEd Cymru, innovative teaching methods, curriculum development, continuous assessment, and empowering educators through grassroots movements.