Chris Beattie

Head of Science. Passionate about cognitive science and energy efficient admin. MChem. MRSC. Beard. All views my own.

[Chris Beattie @TheWizardSci]

@Dr_Castelino Great post Jo. And just in time for me too! Hope you’re well 😊

[Chris Beattie @TheWizardSci]

@adamboxer1 Oooh… go on then!

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@adamboxer1 I did a MWB project last year. I found that the biggest barrier to teachers using them was the logistics of using them/taking up desk space. A bunch of strong A4 zip wallets and some magnetic tape later, my MWBs are used every lesson and stored on the metal frame of the tables.

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@adamboxer1 My department have just remapped our KS3 curriculum around core questions and we’re planning to do the same with KS4 this year. This will be a massive help! Thanks so much!

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@adamboxer1 Tbh I don’t. Was just an excuse to plug in context. Don’t really have the time for podcasts, but I always make time for yours.

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Does anyone have a podcast to recommend? The only one I can think of is ‘They Behave For Me’ which is fantastic.

[Adam Boxer @adamboxer1]

@erickalenze go listen to a podcast, you'll feel better

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Observed by SLT period 1 today. Feedback was that I didn’t have LO displayed on my board throughout the lesson. When I asked why this was needed I was told it was ‘school policy’.

When the defence of a policy is because it’s school policy, then it shouldn’t exist.

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@Emma_Turner75 -30% for Donald Trump

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Tired of having to get the mini whiteboards handed out and collected back in during lesson?

Worried about having them out all of the time and taking up space?

Double sided tape and plastic wallet.

[Chris Beattie @TheWizardSci]

Great webinar with @adamboxer1 on Carousel today. Lots to take away to the department and lots to try out. Sorry for the weird question on question quantities 😂

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@Primrose_Kitten where can I get more of these? I have people at work asking about them.

[Adam Boxer @adamboxer1]

Chemistry GCSE resources https://t.co/C2a8djPp34

[Chris Beattie @TheWizardSci]

Look after staff and staff will look after the rest.

[Clare | Deputy Head @BookinaBox3]

🧵 My favourite things that our school does for wellbeing/workload

Which are your fav?

1. PPA can be taken at home

2. Termly keep/bin/trim exercises which are acted upon

3. No lesson observations

4. Full day of PPA in the first week of each term

[Chris Beattie @TheWizardSci]

@teacherhead Really interesting read and interested in trying it out. Logistically, When it comes to constructing the agenda how much input would there be from both the head and the chair? 50:50? Collaborative effort? When would this be planned out?

[AstroWill @WMuchenje]

10/n So, what have I learnt from this? Well, I’m putting together an “evidence-based” homework plan to raise pupil attainment in my school based on these. RT/DM and I’ll share you with you some of my slides. @son1bun @NLad84 @ambergill @SinghAmarbeerG @anniemurphypaul

[Chris Beattie @TheWizardSci]

Did I abuse my role as Friday quizmaster to Rick Roll 800 people today? Yes. Yes, I did.

[Chris Beattie @TheWizardSci]

My former colleague and I have created a new teaching podcast. Follow us at @PinkPenPodcast

[Miss @missdcox]

Talking about grades with students is largely a waste of time.

Talk about what they need to know. What they do know. What they don’t know.
Talk about what they need to do. What they can do. What they can’t do.

Not ‘you’re a 3 and you need to be a 6’.