Science and Physics education stuff plus a bit of bike sport and veg. Learning and Skills Manager @IOPScotland. PhD Education (Strath). Comments all own.
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Super interesting article from @C_Hendrick about neuromyths, particularly how they cluster, and possible reasons why, and the impact it can have. Thanks.
carlhendrick.substack.com/p/…
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@Lynne_SCILT and @SheenaSCILT join @stuartphysics and @dnleslie on podcast Talking Scottish Education #TalkEdScot to discuss subject-specific PL, collaboration between primary & secondary, and the importance of language education in Scotland: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcas…
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Really interesting points on ‘knowing the dots to join the dots.’ Reassured by the research within the CIC discussion papers. Hopeful that the work going on with teachers in the CIC core groups will positively impact the need for knowledge. @dnleslie @stuartphysics
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Finally got around to listening - always great to hear Andy's thoughts.
Time for subject specific professional learning is so important. The mistake of focusing on skills over knowledge was made twice: first in the curriculum for students, and in development for teachers.
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This morning’s chores were accompanied by @dnleslie @stuartphysics talking to @AndyBrown314 This was an excellent, enthusiastic& realistic insight into the CIC; the challenges and the triumphs of influencing improvement within Scottish Education open.spotify.com/episode/0dy…
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Have you listened to the second episode of Talking Scottish Education?
@stuartphysics and I speak with @AndyBrown314 about the current state and future of mathematics education in Scotland.
We would love for you to listen and keep the conversation going using #talkscoted
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The second episode of Talking Scottish Education is now live.
@stuartphysics & I speak with @AndyBrown314, the National Mathematics Adviser, to discuss the current state and future of mathematics education in Scotland.
We’d love for you to listen and share your feedback using #talkscoted
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📻 The politicisation of Scottish education over the last decade has been to the detriment of schools.
We have had more prominence and politics around these issues in recent times, but much less actual scrutiny.
A clip from ‘Talking Scottish Education’: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcas…
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Going to have a wee read - should be useful for anyone involved in Scotland's Curriculum Improvement Cycle...
reformscotland.com/publicati…
@Bruce_NextLevel @stuartphysics @EdScotSciences
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"I came to realize that effective teaching is not about keeping information from kids, but providing the information kids need to think about and getting them to think hard about it...."
Top stuff from @MrZachG in "Just Tell Them"
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This morning, our PGDE Scientists got fantastic input from @RSC_Scotland and @stuartphysics (@IOPScotland)
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Direct instruction is joyful & leads pupils to success. Here is a *clip* where I use high frequency & high participation questioning in 3 phases:
1. Check for listening
2. Rehearsal
3. Check for understanding
Established routines: all hands up, turn & talk, SLANT & ruler reading
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We are delighted to have three events planned for 2025. Tickets for #PedagooPerth are available now bit.ly/PedagooPerth
Our in person events offer excellent CLPL, an opportunity to connect with other educators and delicious snacks! See you there?
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Worth a read...
heraldscotland.com/news/2485…
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Delighted to see this available for pre-order:
The Essentials in Learning to Teach: Thriving as a new secondary teacher amzn.eu/d/d5PCnWa
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If you're curious to know more about the role of knowledge in learning and curriculum, download this free e-book, a collaborative effort by an international team of eight experts. link.springer.com/book/10.10…
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"Common background knowledge is the core of a national network of communication between members of a democratic community. It makes it possible to fathom complex messages, and to interpret new ideas, situations, and challenges. Education plays a leading role in passing it on."
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Seasons Greetings and a Happy New Year from all of us at the Institute of Physics 🎄🎇
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An interesting read. Good to see more detail about the increased role of knowledge in the curriculum. I'm happy to see that concepts, but not context will be specified. Also happy to see the need for resourcing and professional development being recognised.
Early work on the Curriculum Improvement Cycle has begun.
Check out our latest discussion paper focusing on how we can evolve the technical framework to help clarify the role and position of knowledge and skills in the curriculum.
👉ow.ly/ubyk50Uu0r2
