TANGLIN EDU SHARING BEST PRACTICE AND RESEARCH FROM TANGLIN TRUST SCHOOL AND AROUND THE WORLD
VOL. 4 | JULY 2021 In this Issue... Meaningful Mindful Practices in the Classroom
Removing Fences and Building Connections: Considerations for the Role of Ecological Dynamics in Developing Performance in Youth Swimming
Developing Effective Feedback Strategies at Key Stage 3 Resources
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Blogs
https://blog.pearsoninternationalschools.com/essential-reading-for-teachers-in-2021/
In this blog post, Charlotte Sauce provides an essential reading list for teachers who want to “stay ahead of the curve” on topics such as diversity and inclusion; the advancement of technology in education; mindfulness; and the science of learning.
Edited by Peter O’Brien, Deputy Head (Pastoral), Junior School The long stretch of the summer holidays is an ideal time for teachers to reflect on the past year and build on those thoughts, ideas and classroom strategies that, perhaps, we haven’t had time for. Here is some inspiration to support your professional learning this summer and help you to underpin those reflections with the latest research.
Books
Like a Writer by Jennifer Webb Webb collaborates with eight expert writers to give real insight into the ritten form, and offers practical teaching strategies that go beyond the English classroom. This is a great resource to help improve writing across the curriculum. It includes chapters on how to write like a poet, a playwright, an academic and a journalist, and there is even one that explains how to speak like a politician!
Websites
olicav.com This excellent resource is produced by Oliver Caviglioli and features poster summaries of educational ideas. Caviglioli’s work on dual coding will help teachers to reflect on how better to use visuals in their teaching.
Podcasts
The Teacher’s Point of View TJ Juttla interviews key names from across the UK’s education sector, offering a range of inspirational ideas.
Further Reading
Designed for use in primary and secondary schools, further education colleges and a range of other educational settings, Tom Sherrington and Oliver Caviglioli’s excellent resource Teaching Walkthrus: Five-Step Guides to Instructional Coaching focuses on a range of evidence informed teaching strategies in the following areas: • Behaviour and Relationships • Curriculum Planning • Explaining and Modelling • Questioning and Feedback • Practice and Retrieval: Building secure long-term memory and fluency • Mode B Teaching: Delivering a range of learning experiences to deepen and extend learning. There is also a recent follow-up that includes more expert voices. The series informed professional development in the Junior School this year and made a positive impact.
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