Laura Behan

Assistant Head of School @RedLaneSch. @NCETM mastery specialist with @TuringNW. ECT mentor. Accredited PD Lead. Championing children as mathematicians 💫

[Jonathan Hall @StudyMaths]

Compact, customisable and self-marking versions of the KS2 arithmetic tests.

Perfect for projecting, printing or answering on screen.

https://t.co/X2leWyX81o

[Michael Chiles 🌍 @m_chiles]

***TEACHING AND LEARNING***

Thread 🧵

To improve the use of teaching and learning techniques in the classroom we need to define them “this is how we do it here” and make it common practice across the school.

When implementing T&L techniques their success relies on this clarity and creating opportunities for teachers to deliberately practice.

What have we done @LHS_HighSchool?

STEP 1

We have identified 10 core T&L techniques.

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[Laura Behan @LauraBehan21]

@m_chiles Love this! Teachers too are learners and I’m sure the certificates will be well received 😊 fab idea

[Tom Sherrington @teacherhead]

10 Things: The essentials of your pedagogical toolkit. https://t.co/8FpLQpXKaS

[Laura Behan @LauraBehan21]

A focus on lesson design at today’s TRG! We explored @NCETM Mastering Number materials and @OakNational resources; unpicking the decision making behind the order of the slides!
Thanks to @GaskellPrimary for hosting!

[Jamie Clark @XpatEducator]

☝️Dylan Wiliam said that Cognitive Load Theory is ‘the single most important thing for teachers to know’. This poster summarises some key ideas from CLT and offers 6 strategies to optimise instruction and maximise learning.

👊 REPOST and grab a free HQ copy here: https://t.co/Xj2XpPGvnu

[Laura Behan @LauraBehan21]

It was a pleasure to host @TuringNW TRG 1 @RedLaneSch ➖➕🟰 Rich discussions around @NCETM PD materials and @OakNational, and feeling the power of collaboration when designing lessons with the Five Big Ideas in mind!

[Sophie Bartlett @_MissieBee]

If you’re a teacher in 2024 and you aren’t using chat gpt, what are you doing???

[Michael Chiles 🌍 @m_chiles]

People work harder when they feel appreciated 👌

[Laura Behan @LauraBehan21]

Woohoo! 🥳🎉 proud to have passed my NPQSL 🙌 #teachersaslearners

[NCETM @NCETM]

👀Spotted some maths in the real world on your summer holidays? 📷Capture a photo and share it with us using the hashtag #MathsOnHoliday☀️

[David Goodwin @MrGoodwin23]

Adaptive teaching: Scaffolds, Scale, Structure and Style.

@AlexJQuigley take on AT offers a fresh take on how we can adapt learning whilst maintaining high expectations for all students.

Original blog: https://t.co/e691ZjN89Z

[Chris Reddy FCCT @BrightLeadChris]

Looking forward to delivering a leadership development session with the SLT at BASE Academy Trust this afternoon!
@MasefieldCP @RedLaneSch

[EEF @EducEndowFoundn]

"Independence is our goal but the only way to get there is, well, dependence."

John Holmes of @TGResearchSch explores supporting independent learning beyond classrooms.

Read more: https://t.co/Q0ZJkw08C3

[NCETM @NCETM]

🤔 Headteachers - do you want a high-quality maths curriculum for your school?
🏫 Do you want your teachers to access free CPD and observe maths teaching in other local schools?
📊 The NCETM and Maths Hubs are what you need!
🔍 Search 'Maths Hubs' and contact your local hub now

[Brad Busch @BradleyKBusch]

⭐️⭐️ New Retrieval Practice Blog ⭐️⭐️

We explore recent research that looks at:

🧮 Multiple choice questions
🙋🏻‍♂️ Different types of retrieval
🧐 How retrieval can help against ‘seductive details

And we made 2 new graphics you can download 🖼

https://t.co/iC0U57Eh9e

[Jamie Clark @XpatEducator]

☝️Dylan Wiliam said that Cognitive Load Theory is ‘the single most important thing for teachers to know’. This poster summarises some key ideas from CLT and offers 6 strategies to optimise instruction and maximise learning.

👊 REPOST and grab a free HQ copy here: https://t.co/Xj2XpPGvnu

[Laura Tullock @mrs_tullock]

Final day of our second Manchester cohort of the @NCETM School Development Lead programme is underway. Discussing Schein’s models of consultation and considering where, when & how our work fits into the three models

[Laura Behan @LauraBehan21]

Thank you! 🤩 loved having you at Red Lane!

[Mrs Abraham @WBMrsAbraham]

6 years ago @LauraBehan21 and I completed our #masteryspecialist training together with @NCETM and this morning I had the pleasure of observing one of her TRGs! Such a great opportunity and lovely to see her in action! #CPD #maths @TuringNW @TrustVictorious @WildBankPrimary

[NCETM @NCETM]

🧮 Has your school taken part in Mastering Number? Tell us in the comments what's gone well

😁 Recruitment is now open for the programme in 2024/25. Why not check out what other schools say below, then contact your local Maths Hub to get involved?

https://t.co/pyKrnd0bSw