Blog of the week
Through the Lens of Disadvantage by Phil Stock
A great post that explores the importance of appreciating the challenges of disadvantage within the school context and understanding exactly how the school’s strategy seeks to address them.
Classteaching
Metacognition – Bright Spots by Chris Runeckles
Some great examples of how teachers are implementing metacognition in the classroom.
Research School Blog
Calibration accuracy – what is it and does it matter? By Ben Crockett
Is there any merit in asking students to estimate their assessment grade before receiving their marked total?
Other Useful Links
- Alex Quigley shares 5 strategies for reading complex texts.
- Tom Sherrington discusses the important distinction between rehearsal and retrieval practice.
- Sarah Cottingham explains how retrieval practice works.
- Joe Kinnaird on how he approaches whole class feedback.
- Stuart Kime reflects on motivation in the classroom.
- Ben Newmark describes how he plans his lessons.
Free Webinar
Date: 18th January
Time: 3.30pm
Title: Formative Assessment
Led by: James Crane
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You can view the recordings from last year here:
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