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The School of School

The School of School

Becoming an effective teacher takes years of experience. Lucky for you, our podcast hosts have seen enough ‘aha!’ moments throughout their education careers to know which ideas are useful (and which should be avoided). Join Andy, Robin and Adam as they unpack current pedagogical thinking, chat about their education obsessions and share invaluable teaching tips for the classroom and at home. From big questions like, where does the inspiration to learn come from? To smaller ones like, which writing

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00:17:40

Episode 11: The didactic nature of maths

The School of School ·

2021/05/26

International experts, behavioural problems and more. In this episode Emily and Adam share a ‘day in the life’ of publishing and creating content for the Maths — No Problem! books. Who is involved in the publishing process? What do people need to be mindful of? Plus, insight on how one weak question could lead to multiple issues in the class.

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00:11:17

Episode 10: Write your own novels, why not write your...

The School of School ·

2021/05/19

Ice rinks, endless laughter and more. In this episode Andy, Emily and Adam advise on whether teachers should write their own novels. Is it a yes or a no? Is Emily still on the fence? Plus, advice on what kinds of writing is okay to display to students.

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00:17:18

Episode 9: Write your own maths lessons, why not...

The School of School ·

2021/05/12

Charles Dickens, Michael Jordan and more. In this episode Andy, Emily and Adam ponder why teachers don’t write their own novels if they write their own maths lessons. Do they have the expertise? What even makes a lesson good? Plus, tips for teachers on creating their own lessons.

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00:11:10

Episode 8: Lined or Unlined Paper - The Great Debate

The School of School ·

2021/05/05

Bike stabilisers, conference experiments and more. In this episode Andy, Emily and Adam wonder if children should be using lined or unlined paper in school. Is it a personal preference? Does one have more benefits than the other? Plus, the research to support this debate.

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00:14:19

Episode 7: Working Memory

The School of School ·

2021/04/28

Adult brains, prior knowledge and more. In this episode Andy, Emily and Adam talk about working memory. How useful are basic maths facts? Can you decrease mental load? Plus, the difference between rote learning and deeper conceptual understanding.

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00:15:07

Episode 6: The Zone of Proximal Development

The School of School ·

2021/04/21

Harry Potter, multisyllabic words and more. In this episode Andy, Emily and Adam cover Lev Vygotsky’s zone of proximal development. How can you find balance between challenge and support? Does comprehension matter more than speed? Plus, top reading tips for parents.

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00:15:42

Episode 5: Back from Lockdown

The School of School ·

2021/04/14

Post-lockdown planning, preparations and more. In this episode Andy, Emily and Adam advise on how to best manage the return to the classroom. How disruptive has lockdown life been to students? Should teachers be splitting their class into ability groups? Plus, top tips for assessment.

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00:10:04

Episode 4: Where Does the Inspiration for Learning...

The School of School ·

2021/04/07

Babies, ballet teachers and more. In this episode Andy, Emily and Adam try to figure out where the inspiration for learning comes from. Is learning innate? Why does learning feel so satisfying? Plus, the real issue of barriers to learning and the importance of strong role models.

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00:13:52

Episode 3: Maths in the Kitchen

The School of School ·

2021/04/01

Tight crumb, granny’s old pudding and more. In this episode Andy, Emily and Adam whip up some tasty opinions. Are bakers the greatest scientists of all time? What culinary skills could you develop in a few months? Plus, top tips to help children use their problem-solving skills in the kitchen.

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00:16:18

Episode 2: Pens or Pencils. Who Cares?

The School of School ·

2021/03/25

Giant chalk, moments of contemplation and more. In this episode Andy, Emily and Adam cover a controversial topic. Who’s on team Pencil? Who thinks Pens are the way to go? Plus, top tips for teachers with tight resource budgets (say that five times fast!).

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00:17:07

Episode 1: Maths and Lockdown

The School of School ·

2021/03/11

Sundials in Manchester, cashless Monopoly sets and more. In this episode Andy, Emily and Adam chat about learning under lockdown. What is the media saying? Why is metacognition important to develop at home? Plus, lots of practical distance learning tips for parents.

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