Thinking Deeply about Primary Education

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.

Guests from Season One return for an education themed quiz. They discuss improving primary education, including revamping Ofsted and teaching complex subjects. The Golden Age of Baghdad and diversity in history education are explored. They also talk about the versatility of bar models in math and play a word association game.

Shannen Doherty, a Year 2 teacher and author, talks about teaching math in a mastery way and shares interesting practices. They discuss the challenges of implementing new strategies, understanding standard and non-standard examples in math, and the importance of professional development in education. The speakers reflect on discovery learning and the need for clear instruction in teaching.

Jack Harker, a Year 4 teacher and archaeologist, discusses teaching, learning, curriculum, pressure on schools, misconceptions about seasons, challenges teaching history and computing, awakening to research, and valuable resources for teachers.