9. Explanation
• New knowledge should be
tethered to existing knowledge;
• New learning should be
introduced in clear steps and allow
for limited capacity of the working
memory;
• Abstract ideas should be made
simple and concrete in the
listener’s mind.
11. Practice
1. Practice for fluency – so
that we achieve
automaticity
2. Purposeful practice – so
that we practice at the
outer reaches of our
ability
12. Questioning
1. To test understanding of a new
concept.
2. To deepen and develop
understanding.
3. To ensure that students take a
share in the cognitive work of
the classroom.
4. To help you form and sustain
your classroom culture.
5. To create curiosity.
18. “Not about best practice or evidence
based practice”
It’s about
• Effective practice.
• Evidence informed
practice.
19.
20. “We need to stop doing so
many good things”
Dylan Wiliam
21. “This year we’re going to
focus on teaching &
learning”
A number of school leaders
22. Variety of teaching practices with a range of
effectiveness
Shared understanding about
what great teaching looks like
- 6 Principles
‘Tight but loose’ approach in
the classroom
25. Blog of the week
• Focus on what other teachers/leaders outside of
our school are thinking.
26. 15 minute forum
• How are our teachers using the 6 principles in
their classroom?
27. EduBook Club
• How do educational books support our work
around the six principles?
28. Staff CPD Library
• How do educational books support our work
around the six principles?
29. Journal Club
• How does the research support our work around
the six principles?
30.
31. Sutton Trust – What makes great teaching?
Quality of instruction. This includes effective questioning and the use of
assessment by teachers. Specific practices, like reviewing previous
learning, providing model responses for students, giving adequate time
for practice to embed skills securely and progressively introducing new
learning (scaffolding) are also found to improve attainment.
47. Leadership Matters
• Provide the conditions for teachers to focus on their
core purpose – great teaching.
• Provide the conditions for middle leaders to focus on
their core purpose – reducing variation and growing
excellence within their teams.
48. Is it working?
Staff retention
• Last 3 years…
• 32 NQTs….
• 30 are still with us.
