The Impact Podcast

Explore the transformative power of differentiation in education. Discover strategies for equitable support that cater to diverse learners. The conversation emphasizes responsive teaching and high expectations. Learn how adaptive support enhances understanding and engagement. Finally, hear about collaborative efforts between educators and specialists in nurturing a supportive learning environment.

In this episode, Fin and Jane bring you up to date with the latest educational news and announcements from the Welsh Government and elsewhere.LINKSFollow us on BlueSky: @impactwales.bsky.socialWelsh Medium ‘Pedagogy at the Heart of CfW - Professional Learning Pack’: www.impact.wales/product/addysgeg-yn-cig-addysgu-a-phwrpas/Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068Subscribe to ImpactPlus today: www.impact.wales/impactplusHosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

In this episode, Fin and Jane look back on a busy year and discuss some of the highlights as they round up 2024. Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906 Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068 Subscribe to ImpactPlus today: www.impact.wales/impactplus Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

In this episode Jane and Fin discuss the power of drawing and using visuals as a highly effective learning strategy. Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906 Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068 Subscribe to ImpactPlus today: www.impact.wales/impactplus Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

The podcast discusses curriculum coherence in schools, emphasizing the importance of effective sequencing. They explore the benefits of pre-teaching foundational information, problem-driven iterative adaptation in curriculum design, and the significance of automaticity and fluency in punctuation. The hosts share personal experiences and practical approaches to enhance pedagogy.

New data has been released by the Welsh Government about the national test results. And it’s very bad. Fin and Jane discuss the data and why what it reveals is nothing short of a national scandal. Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906 Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068 Subscribe to ImpactPlus today: www.impact.wales/impactplus Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

In this episode, Fin and Jane are joined by education explorer and author Lucy Crehan to discuss Curriculum for Wales. Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906 Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068 Subscribe to ImpactPlus today: www.impact.wales/impactplus Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

In this second of two episodes, Jane and Fin analyse the recommendations made by Wales’ education inspectorate Estyn in the 2023/24 academic year so far. Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906 Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068 Subscribe to ImpactPlus today: www.impact.wales/impactplus Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

In this podcast, Jane and Finola analyze Estyn's recommendations for the education system in Wales. They discuss evaluation challenges, the importance of accurate assessment, and the need for capacity building in schools. The podcast also explores reading level recommendations, challenges in evaluating reading skills, and the balance between teacher guidance and student autonomy.

Wales’ Cabinet Secretary for Education, Lynne Neagle, discusses education priorities in Wales. Topics include challenges in ALM reform, data transparency, classroom involvement in policy-making, defining progress, and balancing autonomy in education systems.