James McTaggart

Educational Psychologist sharing evidence & ideas - infants, early years, literacy, trauma, family wellbeing & more. Enjoys: different views. Loathes: broccoli

[James McTaggart @JamesEdPsych]

To close the #gap, we need to think - which gaps? Not just #attainment & schools - addressing #ACE will need everyone working together

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[James McTaggart @JamesEdPsych]

@johnesharp @New_Old_Paul @PamelaSnow2 @C_Hendrick Apologies, it is now @PCSnow1604, sorry to hear about the hacking.

[James McTaggart @JamesEdPsych]

@johnesharp @New_Old_Paul @PamelaSnow2 @C_Hendrick I think what we need is a dialogue between experts in trauma & experts in learning. Offered a sense of what the former might bring in this too-long thread! Also needs to be more longitudinal/developmental, but that's another topic, though related

https://t.co/rCEGgX67eo

[James McTaggart @JamesEdPsych]

Good to see connections being explored (at last). Whole post worth reading.

And:
1) TI is as much in the *how* as the *what*
2) Deeper connections exist, e.g., impact of dissociation on attention & memory (v state dependent so apt for teaching strategies) 1/4

[James McTaggart @JamesEdPsych]

7) Childhood trauma is common & impactful. The commonplace about educators not being social workers is ok, but misses the point that *everyone* learns better when they feel psychologically safe.

But this is a good start at bringing connections and contrasts out for debate.

[James McTaggart @JamesEdPsych]

Good to see connections being explored (at last). Whole post worth reading.

And:
1) TI is as much in the *how* as the *what*
2) Deeper connections exist, e.g., impact of dissociation on attention & memory (v state dependent so apt for teaching strategies) 1/4

[Carl Hendrick @C_Hendrick]

This is a hugely important piece by @PamelaSnow2. A very insightful application of cognitive load theory to neurodivergence and trauma-informed classroom practice. To the best of my knowledge there is no research on this topic and this has really illuminated my understanding on the topic both as a researcher but more importantly as a SEN parent. I do hope Pam explores this area further. https://t.co/O7YD4EDFbA

[James McTaggart @JamesEdPsych]

5) Great to read that CYP emotional and physical state impacts on learning - not all of this can be solved by schools alone. A weakness of some cogsci approaches that needs addressing
6) Less attention to the relational environment means both connections & dissonances missed 3/4

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#SaferInternetDay from @UK_SIC is today! We're taking part alongside thousands of other organisations.

There are many great resources to help parents and children on https://t.co/yAC3BAKdGf.

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[James McTaggart @JamesEdPsych]

Often adults struggle to solve problems *about* children that are better solved *with* children. They have the info about what's really going on & their perspective makes complex problems simpler. Which makes solutions more (cost) effective. Oh, and it's their right!

[James McTaggart @JamesEdPsych]

Lots of conversations atm about #behaviour in #earlyyears.

Children’s actions can often be understood as their "voice", giving us info about their developmental needs - especially when they are inconvenient or difficult!

Some ideas in the table:

[James McTaggart @JamesEdPsych]

Lots of conversations atm about behaviour in early years. Children’s actions can often be understood as their "voice", giving us info about their developmental needs - especially when they are inconvenient or difficult! Some ideas in the table:

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[James McTaggart @JamesEdPsych]

Superb advice here, and fits v well with NICE Guidance 204 on Babies, Children and Young People's Experiences of Healthcare

https://t.co/zs5Mi0uDvz

[Dr Richard Webb @DrRJWebb]

I see amazing interactions between health staff and children every day. But I also sometimes see ones that could be better. Here’s some tips for consultations, as people rotate to Paeds next week, and for people who don’t work with CYP every day!

[James McTaggart @JamesEdPsych]

@C_Hendrick this paper might be of interest if you've not already seen it?

[James McTaggart @JamesEdPsych]

Interesting new paper on transfer of research to educational practice, although it lacks the educator perspective on this

Narrow focus, lack of theoretical integration, small piecemeal changes - with some solutions

https://t.co/2wD7yh6t1M

[Claire Lotriet 🌞 #ubuntu @OhLottie]

Some of our children had never been to the cinema – until today! 🎞️🍿🤩

There’s no standardised score, progress measure or league table to demonstrate the importance of this but when you’re serving a community where this stuff isn’t a given, let me tell you, it matters.

💙

[Ruth Swailes @SwailesRuth]

@JamesEdPsych @LaShaps1 @ChrisCotF @3dancingfeet We used to have a lot more autonomy to do this. Since the huge push on “fidelity” regardless of age or stage, things have moved to a much more “one size fits all” approach which has led to some children having gaps and still being expected to make the same progress. It’s complex.

[James McTaggart @JamesEdPsych]

@ChrisCotF @SwailesRuth @3dancingfeet Yes, with the proviso that the paper's measure is "efficient decoding", which at the timepoint they are measuring depends in part on previous PA skills automation

[James McTaggart @JamesEdPsych]

@LaShaps1 @ChrisCotF @SwailesRuth @3dancingfeet Perhaps what it shows overall is that children may well do better long term in a system where teachers can assess phonological awareness and make professional judgements about adaptations

[James McTaggart @JamesEdPsych]

@LaShaps1 @ChrisCotF @SwailesRuth @3dancingfeet I think Laura's "it's complicated" needs to be said a lot more in discussions about #literacy learning!