Sarah Priest

Science teacher. Specialises in Biology. CogSci. Animal and nature enthusiast.

[Kalil @Kalil_R91]

@bennewmark @mtpt_project @MathsImpact @physics_jamie @LeeBraganza @MrHBio26 Too many see/accept teaching as a self-sacrificing vocation.

It is a great profession and a very rewarding job, for sure.

But, as I always say, if I dropped down due to a breakdown or burnout, my school would replace me in a few weeks.

My family on the other hand..

#mtptchat

[Sarah Priest @Mrs_S_Priest]

@StuartLock @amymayforrester ‘The support act is a bit meh’ 🤣

[Sarah Priest @Mrs_S_Priest]

@adamboxer1 If it was my decision I would, but sadly it’s not! 😭

[Adam Boxer @adamboxer1]

I've been using draft Springboard materials for a couple of weeks and I think they're brilliant, so wanted to share a couple of things:

1st, the goal of these materials is both to help students learn, but also to help teachers be better at teaching.

Do they work?

HELLS YES

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[Carl Hendrick @C_Hendrick]

How Learning Works: Three Principles from the Science of Learning

[James A. Furey @JamesAFurey]

Most teachers practice their profession evidence free.

It's one of the reasons pseudoscientific nonsense flourishes in the schoolhouse—it's run by a population uniquely positioned to promote that which feels good, regardless of evidence of efficacy.

[Sarah Priest @Mrs_S_Priest]

The most superb use of willy-waving I can think of! 🤣

[Amy Forrester @amymayforrester]

This weeks episode of They Behave For Me podcast with @adamboxer1 and yours truly is out now for your entertainment. We’re talking about Educating Essex, difficult conversations, the aftermath of Covid and, er, THAT pig comment and a lot more 👇🏻👇🏻

https://t.co/FQweeEeBIO

[Sarah Priest @Mrs_S_Priest]

@bennewmark @26mxw Completely agree

[Sarah Priest @Mrs_S_Priest]

Taking tents away from rough sleepers - and punishing charities who give those tents out? What a cruel idea. It won't fix homelessness. It'll just make people's lives harder. Sign now to get these plans scrapped: https://t.co/bCPh4dyCJ6

[Pritesh Raichura @Mr_Raichura]

Want to work in a new free school which values:

✅ Impeccable behaviour
✅ Explicitly teaches pupils gratitude, responsibility & kindness
✅ Direct instruction
✅ Truly supportive feedback to develop your teaching

We are *hiring* at @ArkSoaneAcademy

https://t.co/6QOl0mVHbO

[Andrew Old @oldandrewuk]

Please get in touch if you have experienced parents using Facebook (or Whatsapp etc) groups to undermine your school.

I wish to publish (anonymous) accounts of this on my blog. Either DM or email (my username @googlemail.com). Thanks to @StuartLock for the suggestion.

[Sarah Priest @Mrs_S_Priest]

@MissEthics @Mr_Raichura Turn and talk.

[Sarah Priest @Mrs_S_Priest]

@Mr_Raichura I’m currently struggling with my lower sets though. I think mostly due to students having lower confidence.

[Sarah Priest @Mrs_S_Priest]

@Mr_Raichura Never since visiting Ark Soane and witnessing the use of T&T followed by all hands up, instead of using MWB’s, I understood the value of it. I’ve been doing this with my classes. Works brilliantly with my top sets and definitely improves the pace.

[Sarah Priest @Mrs_S_Priest]

This is brilliant! I’ve been reflecting a lot on increasing participation ratio and trying to adapt my teaching accordingly.

[Adam Robbins @MrARobbins]

NEW BLOG

Looking at two ways to use a simple slide and exploring how one might be more effective than the other

https://t.co/6VFtf8EIXp

[Andrew Old @oldandrewuk]

This kind of group is a blight on schools.

But the greatest contempt I have is for journalists who use such groups as evidence a school is doing something wrong.

[Barry Smith @BarryNSmith79]

@richardtutt @DearneSenco They can be. They can also be done v badly. This is a v good thread. But…I’ve seen some v poor quality booklets. PowerPoints..,I’ve never used a PowerPoint in my life. I see them as a barrier to communication often.

[Adam Boxer @adamboxer1]

HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT

I've teamed up with the wonderfully talented @amymayforrester to produce a brand new edu-podcast:

🚨They Behave For Me🚨

Join us every Friday afternoon for all the edu-news and analysis you could ever ask for - subscribe and share!

https://t.co/kxDChY6dmW

[Sarah Priest @Mrs_S_Priest]

@adamboxer1 I’m so deeply sorry, Adam.

[Adam Robbins @MrARobbins]

Looking forward to running my whole school CPD session in today's inset.

I've given it the pithy title:

TLAC: Teach Like an Attention Controlfreak

But it's more than just a brilliant bit of word play.

A quick thread on the main points and mechanisms. 👇1/14