Thinking Deeply about Primary Education

Join renowned primary education teacher Andrew Jeffrey as he shares his wisdom on teaching mathematics. Topics include the importance of high-quality math education, planning for long and short term goals, learning from Singapore's approach, and resources to supercharge your teaching.

Math educators Chris Such and Neil Almond tackle the issues of struggling mathematicians, discussing common knowledge gaps, reasons for struggles, interventions, and the importance of early support. They delve into recognizing struggling students, effective teaching strategies, personalized interventions, and tools like Numbots and Times Table Rockstars to enhance mathematical skills and build confidence in students.

Episode 33: In this week's episode I'm joined by Christopher Such and Neil Almond as we try to solve a problem like reading fluency. We discuss, amongst other things, what reading fluency is, why pupils might struggle to develop reading fluency and how we can support all pupils in becoming fluent readers. The third instalment in the Christopher Such Reading Trilogy and, unlike Godfather Part III, this won't disappoint.

Career development enthusiasts Chris Such, Shannen Doherty, Neil Almond, and Elliot Morgan discuss their career ambitions and recent interview experiences. They touch on when to progress in a career, aligning personal values with school values, transitioning in teaching roles, emphasizing coaching and teacher development, navigating leadership interviews during COVID-19, making informed school visits, and asking tough questions in job interviews.

Chris Such and Amy Bills delve into the world of Education Book Clubs, discussing the value of professional reading, fostering continuous learning, building psychological safety in dialogues, and exploring biases in educational leadership. They share insights from impactful books, emphasize the importance of feedback, reflection, and creating a supportive environment for growth in the education sector.

Experts Chris Such, Lloyd Williams-Jones, and Neil Almond discuss the benefits of Confidence Weighted Multiple Choice Questions in education. They explore metacognition, timely feedback, adapting teaching approaches, balancing feedback strategies, and enhancing learning with competition.

Educator Chris Such and experienced teacher Neil Almond tackle the complexities of differentiation in education. They explore its definition, challenges, and necessity, providing examples of how teachers can adapt their methods to meet diverse student needs. The discussion delves into historical expectations, misconceptions, and ethical implications of differentiation, highlighting the importance of tailoring teaching to enhance student learning.

Mathematics educator Christopher Such discusses the importance of subitising in primary education, emphasizing immediate number recognition and pattern identification. The podcast explores the significance of early math education, practical learning methods, and the use of manipulatives like double-sided counters. It also delves into developing subitising skills through engaging games, integrating math concepts in daily interactions, and exploring strategies for teaching early number concepts.

Exploring the importance and challenges of reading comprehension in education. Discussing differing opinions on teaching methods. Delving into the intricacies of comprehension factors like vocabulary and text structures. Emphasizing the need for effective comprehension strategies as habits. Providing practical tips for teachers to enhance student comprehension.

Join Christopher Such, Neil Almond, and Lloyd Williams-Jones as they delve into the world of feedback in education. From discussing best practices, avoiding pitfalls, to the impact of personalized feedback on student learning, this chat is a must-listen for educators.