Thinking Deeply about Primary Education

Join Victoria Morris and Neil Almond as they delve into primary geography education, discussing curriculum design, interconnected nature of geography, challenges in teaching, and valuable resources for enhanced learning.

An in-depth discussion with music teacher Andrew Kegan about the importance of music education, the challenges faced by musicians in competitions and the impact of the pandemic on music. The conversation also covers the freedom and inclusivity of music education in primary schools, the significance of internalizing rhythm, and the evolution of music access for children through various platforms.

Listen to educators Matt and Tom discuss teacher development, early career support, and building a coherent curriculum. They emphasize the importance of continuous professional development, bravery in educational change, and the parallels in learning needs between teachers and students. Discover valuable resources for developing great teachers and insights into improving teaching practices.

Exploring the role of mathematics subject leadership, the podcast discusses readiness to take on the role, supporting teachers in professional development, and the importance of assessment for a mathematics lead. It also delves into essential skills and mindset for a math coordinator, prioritizing actions for long-term student outcomes, and collaborative support for struggling teachers. Additionally, it explores resources for professional development in mathematics and understanding assessments in math leadership.

Exploring teacher workload, the podcast delves into the distinctions between intrinsic and extraneous load, the challenges of excessive marking, and strategies for managing workload effectively. It also discusses implementing change strategically in schools and highlights insightful teacher resources for enhancing teaching practices.

The podcast discusses the importance of incorporating regular practice sessions for math skills, the concept of mastery in mathematics curricula, the debate on streaming vs mixed ability classes, exploring technology in math education, and the significance of a well-sequenced math curriculum.

Exploring the effectiveness of eye tracking technology for screening reading decoding difficulties. Discussing the book 'Retreatable Practice 2' and its implementation. Overcoming challenges of starting to read for professional development. Importance of seeking opposing views and evaluating grand claims. Practical suggestions for implementing professional reading. Preferences for listening habits and recommended reading on reading research.

The hosts discuss the importance of curriculum in mathematics education, including knowledge, skills, and sequencing. They explore the challenges of curriculum selection and creation, and offer recommendations for utilizing existing resources. They also discuss the necessary support and resources for teachers in planning mathematics curricula, emphasizing the benefits of collaboration and guidance from experienced teachers.

In this podcast, they discuss the support early career teachers need, the value of the book Walkthroughs, recommended reading for teachers, challenges faced by early career teachers, the importance of effective note-taking, personal organization and passion for teaching, developing subject knowledge and pedagogical skills, and valuable resources like 'Teach Like a Champion'.

Christopher Such, an expert in number bonds and primary education, discusses the significance of number bonds in mathematics education, how to improve teaching approaches, and the concept of structures in arithmetic. They also explore the impact of automaticity in teachers and students, the challenges of teaching students with foundational math skills, and the idea of the 'silent teacher' in education.