Sarah Falcon

Assistant Principal for T&L, SLE and NPQSL

[Sarah Falcon @Falcon_Edc]

Features of strong teaching, what’s missing or too much? #edutwitter @Jennnnnn_x @HFletcherWood @m_chiles

[Kate Jones @KateJones_teach]

It's heartbreaking when a student invests time & effort into independent revision, but it doesn't pay off! A lot of revision fails because it feels productive: rereading, highlighting, & copying notes.
But familiarity is not evidence of learning.

Responsive Revision is built on a simple principle: Generate evidence. Diagnose gaps. Close them through targeted retrieval practice.

Retrieve. 🧠
Diagnose.❓
Act. 📝
Repeat. 🔁

[Rachel Ball @MrsBallAP]

Super evidence snacks from @PepsMccrea this morning! If you want to know more about group rehearsal, join mine and @alexgingell session at @researchED1 national on 6th September!

[Sarah Falcon @Falcon_Edc]

Fantastic day with @PepsMccrea @C_Hendrick @Josh_CPD and @SCottinghatt focused around the science of learning and how we can develop teaching to secure positive outcomes for children. Passionate, informative and evidenced based discussions.

[Kate Jones @KateJones_teach]

There are lots of ways to provide opportunities for retrieval practice inside & outside of the classroom. There are pros/cons or benefits/limitations to different techniques that's why I have always embraced variety.

As a history teacher MCQs & short answer quizzes are great for knowledge recall but students must also be given opportunities for elaboration & application too.

[Sarah Falcon @Falcon_Edc]

@m_chiles Hi Michael, this looks great and similar to something we are launching with a conference next half term and ongoing CPD next year. If you have any resources, tips or feedback you’re happy to share for inspiration, they’d be warmly welcomed.

[Sarah Falcon @Falcon_Edc]

@flintteaches @MrColesDrama @TheWellsAcademy [email protected] thank you

[Sarah Falcon @Falcon_Edc]

@flintteaches @MrColesDrama @TheWellsAcademy I would love to see a copy too if possible please?

[Anna Fazackerley @AnnaFazack1]

“Women teachers say: ‘You want me to put children first, but not my children.’”

Bridget Phillipson pushes home working & more flexibility in bid to stem flood of teachers including thousands of mums in their 30s out of the profession. https://t.co/dvgLpe7FQy

[Sarah Falcon @Falcon_Edc]

@PepsMccrea @threadreaderapp unroll

[Sam Crome @Mr_Crome]

Chapter One: Psychological Safety is now ready to go!

Join me on your Monday morning commute and listen to the free audio version of The Power of Teams.

Find it on Apple Podcasts: https://t.co/MYqnSuEb3o

Or Spotify: https://t.co/jj0R8y4HF2

[Michael Chiles 🌍 @m_chiles]

***ASSESSMENT***

Assessment is the bridge between teaching and learning. When effective it provides rich information to determine how much and how well students have learnt the intended curriculum.

In classrooms, assessment is an integral part of teaching. All interactions with students during a lesson are a potential opportunity to gather information to monitor students success against the intended curriculum aims.

What are we working on @LHS_HighSchool ?

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[Peps @PepsMccrea]

Want to think smarter about teacher development?

Imagine it like a burger:

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[Greg Thornton @MrThorntonTeach]

Lots of great CPD at Meols Cop in these early weeks, thought I’d share some of the treats

Our first Leaders are Readers session where we read an excerpt from the intro to The Power of Teams & discussed as an SLT

[Dan Worker @WorkerDt]

NEW BLOG: Six Takeaways on Assessments from @researchED1 Guide to Assessment

https://t.co/1ExNvoqB1N

[Peps @PepsMccrea]

@Doug_Lemov [TOP SECRET GOSS]

I'm currently working on a 4-part Netflix-style documentary aiming to capture and explain (with research) the world's best teaching 😱

Should be ready Jan 25.

[Sarah Falcon @Falcon_Edc]

@FunkyPedagogy Amen!! This is 100% reflection of my house, throw in 500 hot wheel cars for good measure!

[Sarah Falcon @Falcon_Edc]

@Jennnnnn_x @HappySelf_ There is one aimed for children and it’s helped go through the day, feelings, strategies etc

[Sarah Falcon @Falcon_Edc]

@Jennnnnn_x I do this with Louis each evening-@HappySelf_

[Sarah Falcon @Falcon_Edc]

Excited to start planning our CPD reading groups for next academic year. Using @m_chiles Powerful Questioning as our book for the year.

[Michael Chiles 🌍 @m_chiles]

“Culture eats strategy for breakfast.”

To build a strong culture for learning in schools it needs to be taught not caught.

✅ Clarity over vagueness
✅ Consistency over intensity
✅ Fundamentals over fads
✅ Support over undermining
✅ Listening over dismissing

@LHS_HighSchool @mel_mwicks

#TheLongdendaleLegacy