📚 “Literacy in secondary school must not simply be seen as a basket of general skills - it must be grounded in the specifics of each subject.”
This is according to our guidance on improving literacy in secondary schools.
Download: https://t.co/RfDO0bk2q7
🏗️ Scaffolding Think, Pair, Share can help facilitate deep discussions and drive thinking from ALL students. This handy resource is designed to help students master the WHAT, WHY, and HOW of the process.
👊 Support my work by tapping REPOST and grab a FREE high-quality copy here: https://t.co/Xj2XpPGvnu
We tell pupils to study, but have we actually taught them how to study??
Today I finished off my ‘How to study: a simple guide on how to study smarter not harder’ PowerPoint. Hopefully will help senior pupils learn how to study effectively ✨
✍️ Understanding the challenges faced by SEND students in writing is critical for all teachers. This collaboration with @MrFerguson85 offers key information and important strategies to support these learners. If you missed Martin’s talk at @researchEDBelf then you need a copy!
🔄 Please REPOST before grabbing it for FREE from my website: https://t.co/yHBoZfameE
☝️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
I am selling 1 verified ticket for Strictly Come Dancing on 3 February 2024 at AO Arena, Manchester via Ticketmaster. Interested?
https://t.co/M7cFOU0RG2
I am selling 1 verified ticket for Strictly Come Dancing on 3 February 2024 at AO Arena, Manchester via Ticketmaster. Interested?
https://t.co/M7cFOU0RG2
🚨 CHRISTMAS BOOKS GIVEAWAY 🚨
Fancy some edu-reading for Xmas? It is advent time, so I’ve decided to give away full ‘Closing the Gap’ collections (all 3 books) to ***2*** prize winners.
Simply RETWEET this post to enter.
[I’ll be drawing the two winners on 8th December]
Nathan Parker, an author from Blackpool, is visiting Accrington Academy tomorrow to deliver a workshop to our Year 9 students.
Nathan is an award-winning author of young adult fiction.
Visit his website for more info: https://t.co/0U73ixco9x
🚨 NEW POST 🚨
'What is 'Oracy' anyway?'
"If oracy is going to prove a trend that makes a positive difference, or not, to teaching and learning across schools, then clarity will matter. Definitions, principles, and practices, will need to be clear."
https://t.co/ccWVLMWqsZ
Created a quick black-and-white A4 summary on cold calling to support some upcoming coaching conversations. Thanks to @teacherhead and of course @Doug_Lemov for their work on this powerful strategy.
Grab a free HQ copy here: https://t.co/QKGJjjeiKT
Introducing our dedicated #TEAMAA staff members who are stepping up to the plate this November for a great cause...
They include Mr Jeffries, Mr Bower, Mr Rhodes, Mr Newnes, Mr Rashid, Mr Taylor, Mr Holloway, Mr Aitken, Mr Fagan, Mr Smithson, and Mr Peel.