Great Explanations
At the core of a great teacher’s skill-set is the ability to explain the concepts, theories and techniques that make up their subject. These can seem simple to the expert teacher, but to the novice...
View ArticleRetrieval Practice
Retrieval practice is the act of retrieving something from your memory (often with the help of a cue). What does the evidence tell us? Recent research has shown that retrieval is critical for robust,...
View ArticleModelling and Scaffolding
Providing models and scaffolding are two of Barak Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction. Without modelling, students will struggle to understand what excellence looks like and how to try and achieve...
View ArticleEffective Questioning
Questioning is one of the most integral characteristics of effective teaching and learning, quite simply as it: drives learning creates a language rich environment reviews learning encourages...
View ArticleProviding Effective Feedback
It is important to move away from the notion that a really well ‘marked’ book is an effective proxy for a great teacher. For feedback to be effective, it must be acted upon, otherwise it is a waste of...
View ArticleRunning a Classroom and Establishing Routines
Based on the most wide-ranging and comprehensive education research available, the key messages regarding running a classroom are: Set your routines and stick to them Have the highest of expectations...
View ArticleEducation Research
Please find below some excellent resources on education research. Principles of Instruction – Barak Rosenshine What makes great teaching? – Sutton Trust A Marked Improvement – Education Endowment...
View ArticleBlog of the Month
“If we create a culture where every teacher believes they need to improve, not because they are not good enough, but because they can be even better, there is no limit to what we can achieve” – Dylan...
View ArticleDGGS CPD Site Navigation
Click on the links for a shortcut to each post, or navigate using the menu. Blog of the Month Education Research Running a Classroom and Establishing Routines Great Explanations Modelling and...
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