Joel Toomer

Vice Principal T&L, History specialist. Views my own.

[Joel Toomer @ToomerTeach]

Simple scaffolding idea for a student with SEND who often struggles to ‘get going’. Comprehension task with worksheet. Sticky arrow tabs indicate where in the textbook he can find the answers after we had read through it as a class. Was appreciative & got stuck in straight away.

[Joel Toomer @ToomerTeach]

@dieworkwear Hi Derek - any tips for your UK followers of where to find trousers with turn ups? They’re diffilt to find on the high street where skinny/slim fit cropped trousers are the dominant trend.

[Peps @PepsMccrea]

What exactly *is* responsive teaching? And what 2 things need to be in place for it to flourish?

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[Joel Toomer @ToomerTeach]

I’ve got @EnserMark & @MaryMyatt books in my list of options but wondered if anyone had any recommendations that were more Drama specific? 📚

[Joel Toomer @ToomerTeach]

I work with an amazing drama teacher who has asked for recommendations for some Christmas T&L reading. After suggesting she was a little bit mad for considering that instead of getting some much needed rest, I promised I would think about what would be best to recommend. 1/2

[Joel Toomer @ToomerTeach]

Modelled*!

[Joel Toomer @ToomerTeach]

As ever, inspired by the great work of @worcesterjonny, my fantastic Y11s used the @WilkesHistory textbooks to support their analysis of societal changes in Weimar Germany. Moselle the first one together before moving onto independent practice. @AbbeyfieldSch

[Joel Toomer @ToomerTeach]

Great thread to show History students.

[Dr. Alexander S. Burns @KKriegeBlog]

Recently, Ridley Scott, when asked about historical inaccuracies in his films said:
"How do you know, where you there? Napoleon had 400 books written about him. Maybe the first was the most accurate... there is a lot of speculation."
A 🧵on how historians know what we know. 1/25

[Joel Toomer @ToomerTeach]

Live modelled a different one first, did some on the yellow sheet together and then let them loose on the rest. I’ll use this as a piece of work to give feedback on this Half Term. WCF took about 25 mins as most comments picked up during lesson as I circulated.

[Joel Toomer @ToomerTeach]

Early days but trying to crack basics of source utility with Y7 asap. Tried to use some colour coding to demonstrate exactly how/where to follow the step by step guide. Printed on yellow card as a ‘gold standard’ which they stick & use as reference going fwd. @AbbeyfieldSch

[Joel Toomer @ToomerTeach]

At @AbbeyfieldSch even on a Friday P5 our Y10 students put @TheBearFX to shame. High expectations, no excuses! #WeAreAbbeyfield

[Joel Toomer @ToomerTeach]

@TobyCharter21

[Joel Toomer @ToomerTeach]

@Mr_H1978 @tspa Those kids and that young man deserve it, an amazing bunch. So glad it went ahead!

[Joel Toomer @ToomerTeach]

@MrsSMurray @TowersSchool @Steplab_co I’m joining a new school in Sept and the entire Trust has adopted StepLab as feedback & coaching platform. Would love to hear any tips, pitfalls and overview of how you have set things up. Similar sized school!

[Joel Toomer @ToomerTeach]

September 2012 - July 2023. A study into hair loss and the aging process. Had the time of my life at @TSLTStockwoodPk 💚🤍, grew up a lot, learnt a lot and made some great friends. Ready for the next challenge at @AbbeyfieldSch 🟣⚪️

[Joel Toomer @ToomerTeach]

Great session from @Josh_CPD on the effective instructional coaching, modelling & rehearsal at #CETConf23, thank you. Looking forward to introducing @Steplab_co to support this from September.

[Joel Toomer @ToomerTeach]

Lovely warm welcome from everyone at @CreativeEdTrust. Very excited for the first ever #CETConf23

[Joel Toomer @ToomerTeach]

@MrDavidScales @Mr_H1978 in SLT, we were talking about being explicit about positioning.

[Joel Toomer @ToomerTeach]

@russellnoke @adamboxer1 Yea 50/100 minutes - I’m an idiot 🥲

[Joel Toomer @ToomerTeach]

My current school is switching from 60 min lessons to a mix of 50/140 double periods. Any T&L tips from those that have been through a similar change? Most staff seem concerned regarding pace & SLOP opportunities in 50 mins. @adamboxer1, Totteridge are 50/140 right?

[Joel Toomer @ToomerTeach]

@MrRoe5 @adamboxer1 This is it 🫠 and as someone else has commented, is it a very good job I don’t teach maths!