Craig Barton interviews guests from the wonderful world of education about their approaches to teaching, educational research and more. All show notes, resources and videos here: https://www.mrbartonmaths.com/blog/
In this engaging conversation, Craig Barton and Ollie Lovell discuss various teaching strategies, focusing on the 'Do Now' structure in classrooms. They explore the importance of checking for understanding, the effectiveness of mini whiteboards, and how to manage latecomers. The discussion also touches on their upcoming Aussie tour, providing insights into their teaching philosophies and practical classroom management techniques. In this conversation, Craig and Ollie delve into the intricacies of teaching strategies, focusing on the importance of establishing effective routines, gathering and responding to feedback, and optimizing communication in the classroom. They discuss the complexities of teaching, the necessity of splitting up gathering and responding to feedback, and reflect on the ongoing podcast series, emphasizing the depth of discussion required to improve teaching practices. You can access the show notes here: mrbartonmaths.com/blog/lesson-structure-4
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Episode summary
In this engaging conversation, Craig Barton and Ollie Lovell discuss various teaching strategies, focusing on the ‘Do Now’ structure in classrooms. They explore the importance of checking for understanding, the effectiveness of mini whiteboards, and how to manage latecomers. The discussion also touches on their upcoming Aussie tour, providing insights into their teaching philosophies and practical classroom management techniques. In this conversation, Craig and Ollie delve into the intricacies of teaching strategies, focusing on the importance of establishing effective routines, gathering and responding to feedback, and optimizing communication in the classroom. They discuss the complexities of teaching, the necessity of splitting up gathering and responding to feedback, and reflect on the ongoing podcast series, emphasizing the depth of discussion required to improve teaching practices.
Takeaways:
- The ‘Do Now’ structure is crucial for classroom engagement.
- Checking for understanding should not rely on self-assessment alone.
- Mini whiteboards can enhance student participation and accountability.
- Latecomers should still be engaged in the learning process.
- Breaking tasks into smaller chunks can improve focus and participation.
- Teachers should be responsive to student needs during lessons.
- Classroom management techniques can significantly impact learning outcomes.
- The importance of creating a culture of error in the classroom.
- Using data from ‘Do Now’ activities can inform future lesson planning.
- Engaging students in active learning is essential for retention. Establishing routines can be done quickly and effectively.
- Responding to feedback is crucial for effective teaching.
- Gathering data is more challenging than securing student attention.
- Optimized communication is essential for student understanding.
- The podcast series has evolved into a deeper exploration of teaching.
- Splitting up gathering and responding to feedback can enhance coaching effectiveness.
- Reflecting on teaching practices is vital for improvement.
- The complexity of teaching strategies requires thorough discussion.
- Listeners appreciate the depth of conversation in the podcast.
Ollie’s stuff
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- On Twitter, Ollie is @ollie_lovell
- Ollie’s website is ollielovell.com
- You can check out Ollie’s podcast, The Education Research Reading Room here
- Ollie’s first book, Cognitive Load Theory in Action, is available from Amazon
- Ollie’s second book, Tools for Teachers, is available from Amazon
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