Grades capture a moment. But they don’t always capture growth, transfer, or readiness. In this episode of The What And Who of EDU, you’ll hear 10 strategies instructors use to measure what really matters: ➡️ Judge the work, not just the GPA ➡️ Measure growth, not perfection ➡️ Redesign the system so learning = points ➡️ Track the long arc across semesters ➡️ Listen for the invisible learning Real learning can’t always be summed up with a letter. These educators show us better ways. https://buff.ly/5wloiC3
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Revision That Works Sitting with textbooks for hours, reading the same notes until you're practically blind, thinking you're working hard? That's not studying - that's just looking busy. Real revision works with how your brain actually learns: 🎓 Little and often beats long and miserable 🌟 Teaching others shows what you really understand 🔥 Apps like Quizlet can help, but habits matter more In my latest blog "Back to School, Forward to Growth," I break down evidence-based revision strategies that actually stick. The secret I tell every student: you don't have to handle exam pressure alone. Yes, use BBC Bitesize and YouTube educators, but remember your school wants you to succeed too. Sometimes one-to-one support gives you fresh perspectives that group settings can't. Read the full blog: https://lnkd.in/esj9uBi3 #RevisionTips #StudySkills #ExamPreparation #EducationSupport #AskBauhaus
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Empowering busy teachers of PDHPE, Community and Family Studies, Health and Movement Science and Dance to reclaim time and energy to get back afternoons, weekends and holidays.
Tired of feeling like you’re drowning in content delivery and your CAFS students are disengaged? In this episode, I’m sharing the 5 power moves every CAFS teacher should know the strategies that transform your classroom from “copy, memorise, repeat” to dynamic, high-impact learning.
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In this episode, I share practical strategies to help teachers boost their evaluation scores while improving their classroom practice. Drawing from my experiences as both a teacher and an assistant principal, I will highlight two powerful shifts you can make right away—giving students wait time to think and making learning objectives an active part of your lesson. Whether you’re preparing for your first observation or looking to level up your teaching, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help you shine.
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"Doing Begins Learning" modules are now available to support teachers bringing the Doreen Gehry Nelson Method of Design-Based Learning (DBL) into their classrooms. These modules address common questions about the methodology, offer practical guidance to help teachers get started, and provide strategies to overcome challenges in applying DBL across subject areas. Whether you're already using DBL or just curious, these modules are designed to meet you where you are. Learn more and access the modules here: https://shorturl.at/RG2mQ
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Back-to-school season is the perfect time to revisit what makes classrooms effective. I took a couple minutes to watch this segment from Chris Perry’s Inclusive Classroom Framework, and one takeaway stopped me in my tracks: the amount of instructional time we lose when classrooms lack predictability and consistency. 👉 How do you set up your classroom at the start of the year to maximize learning time?
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I've become a big fan of micro-PD for teachers - just really bite size pieces of learning that highlights best practices, and ideally involves both individual and group reflections. With that in mind, I am starting to adapt my book, the Inclusive Classroom Framework into 5-8 minute videos that highlight one evidence based practice per video, and then posting those on YouTube for anyone to access. The first one is ready to view at https://lnkd.in/gAX3QScH I have a long way to go with video editing and composition, but I would love for you all to give it a view, and then comment/share based on your impressions. Thanks in advance and enjoy the new format for this resource!
Predictable Practice #1: The Orderly Classroom
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There are many ways to bring up the participation ratio - cold calling, check for understanding, students leading, physical feedback activities as well add/build/challenge questions. What can teachers do day to day to keep participation high? How often does passive listening get mistaken for understanding and learning?
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Doug Lemov’s Participation Ratio has somewhat taken over my life. When I started to think deeply about Participation Ratio in advance of some training last year – it felt like a pedagogical curtain was pulled aside…and I fear that I will never be able to unsee what was behind it. Every classroom I now enter instantly brings this question to my mind: ‘How many students are thinking hard in this room?’ Years ago, I conducted some learning walks with the inimitable PP guru that is Marc Rowland, and he used to always ask me: ‘I can see what they are doing, Rebecca – but what are they learning?’ It was my favourite question and I still think it holds great power. With these two combined, I now obsessively try to uncover how many students are thinking hard and what they are learning.
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Why is building real knowledge important for reading success? David Steiner explores this in his recent piece for The 74, noting leaders like E.D. Hirsch, Jr., John White, Natalie Wexler, and organizations such as the Knowledge Matters Campaign “have argued — supported by considerable evidence — that without broad background knowledge, becoming a strong reader is impossible.” Read more about the role of building real knowledge in reading and how high-quality instructional materials can support student success. https://ow.ly/uh7l50X59bb
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The Feynman Technique of learning ; 1. Pretend to teach a concept you want to learn about to a student in the sixth grade. 2. Identify gaps in your explanation. 3. Go back to the source material to better understand it. 4. Organize and simplify.
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Have you ever wondered what having an ExamRevision whole school package really looks like from a teacher’s point of view? 👩🏫 In this video, we walk you through how teachers use ExamRevision daily - from planning lessons to assessing student progress, all in one place. 🎯 Here’s what you’ll see: - How pre-made, exam-aligned materials streamline prep time - Ways teachers can track class performance and spot gaps - Real examples of how the platform supports instruction in the classroomIf you’re curious how ExamRevision can help your teachers be more effective (and save them time), this is for you. Watch the video below 👇 https://lnkd.in/eTym2Rgu
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