Mike Downes (NPQLTD)

Here is the link to a HQ pdf of the Dimension 4 one-pager on - Activating hard thinking lnkd.in/gHAi2C5n

On Monday, our EiM Collaboration Group came together to discuss ‘The GTT: From Principles to Practice’, focusing on Dimension 4: Activating hard thinking. Please RP if you would like a copy of the one-pager @evidencebasededu.bsky.social

Here is the link to a HQ pdf of the Dimension 3 one-pager on - Maximising opportunities to learn lnkd.in/giApWqDi

Earlier this week, our EiM Collaboration Group came together to discuss ‘The GTT: From Principles to Practice’, focusing on Dimension 3: Maximising opportunities to learn. We used this D3 one-pager to talk about implementing effective behaviour management strategies @evidencebasededu.bsky.social

Here is the link to a HQ pdf of the Dimension 2 one-pager on - Creating a supportive environment lnkd.in/gupq2kjs

This week, our EiM Collaboration Group came together for insightful discussions on ‘The GTT: From Principles to Practice’, focusing on Dimension 2. We used this D2 one-pager to facilitate meaningful conversations of how we can implement these elements in practice @evidencebasededu.bsky.social

Here is the link to a HQ pdf of the Dimension 1 one-pager on - Understanding the Content lnkd.in/gwbcq28N

During the EiM Collaborative Group ‘The GTT: From Principles to Practice’ we facilitated our professional discussions using one-pagers focused on the different Dimensions of the Model for Great Teaching. RP if you would like a copy of the D1 one-pager @evidencebasededu.bsky.social

It was a pleasure to have hosted a PL session for 30 educators from the EiM education group. My session focused on ‘The GTT: From Principles to Practice’ - aiming to bridge the gap between educational research and classroom practice. @evidencebasededu.bsky.social

I am pleased to announce that I have just been awarded an NPQ for Leading Teacher Development from the DfE. All the hard work throughout the course has finally paid off. Excited to see how I can apply the knowledge and skills that I learned moving forward.

Here is a HQ pdf link to the final one-pager in the Formative Action series. www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/w4ptz...

4/4: The final one-pager in the series is ‘Feedback that leads to independence’. Students need variation in feedback in order to achieve the ultimate goal of mastery. Interested? Please Repost for a copy! @rkneyber.bsky.social @blancawildelopez.bsky.social

Happy Lunar New Year from Western Australia. Wishing you all the best in the year of the snake.

Here is a link to the HQ pdf of the ‘Formative Action: A feedback Framework’ one-pager. www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/rv2jc...

3/4:The third one-pager in the series is ‘Formative Action: A feedback Framework’. This is an 8 step framework in which students play an active role in the feedback process by building in opportunities for them to act upon the feedback in each step @rkneyber.bsky.social @blancawildelopez.bsky.social

Here is a link to the HQ pdf of the '‘Execution principles for formative Action’ one-pager as promised. I hope it is of use www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ieung...

2/4: The second one-pager is the ‘Execution principles for formative Action’. These 10 principles will help students take an active role in their own learning through actionable steps for improvement. Interested? Please Repost for a copy @rkneyber.bsky.social @blancawildelopez.bsky.social

Here is a HQ pfd link to the 'Formative Action Teaching and Learning Map'. Thank you to everyone who liked and shared the post. www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/lc0r1...

1/4: It has been a pleasure to collaborate with @rkneyber.bsky.social and @blancawildelopez.bsky.social from @Toetsrevolutie on summarising the key ideas of their incredible book Formative Action. The first of our 4 one-pagers is a 'Teaching and Learning Map' Want a copy? Please Repost!

Here is the link to a HQ pdf of the one-pager on 'Thinking and Participation Ratio' by @bradleybusch.bsky.social @researchED1 dropbox.com/scl/fi/15htv... I hope it is of use. @innerdrive.bsky.social @douglemov.bsky.social

Here is the link to a HQ pdf of the one-pager on 'Oracies not Oracy' by @claresealy.bsky.social @researchED1 dropbox.com/scl/fi/wrswc... I hope it is of use.

Here is the link to a HQ pdf of the one-pager on 'Using the GTT to create a Metacognitive Cycle of Learning' dropbox.com/scl/fi/3ej9e... I hope it is of use @evidencebasededu.bsky.social

The final session at @researchED1 was ‘Thinking and Participation Ratio’ by @bradleybusch.bsky.social. This was packed with practical ideas on how to implement ratio successfully in the classroom. RP if you would like a copy @innerdrive.bsky.social @douglemov.bsky.social #rED24

Session 5 at @researchED1 was 'Oracies not Oracy’ by @claresealy.bsky.social. The key takeaway was that it is essential to adapt and contextualise oracy strategies within subject-specific domains to ensure effective impact. RP if you would like a copy #rED24

Session 4 at @researchED1 was @mrdownesteach.bsky.social on ‘Using the GTT to create a Metacognitive Cycle of Learning’. RP if you would like a copy of a one-pager summarising the session @evidencebasededu.bsky.social @profcoe.bsky.social @profkime.bsky.social. @funkypedagogy.bsky.social

Here is the HQ PDF one-pager of @nikkisullivan.bsky.social @researchED1 session on 'Unlocking Oracy' www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/9jgsj... Good luck with the book @innerdrive.bsky.social @bradleybusch.bsky.social

Session 3 at @researchED1 was 'Unlocking Oracy' by @nikkisullivan.bsky.social.There is a huge focus on speaking and listening in atm. The session was very useful for the implementation of effective oracy strategies. RP if you would like a copy @bradleybusch.bsky.social @innerdrive.bsky.social

NEW! One-pager from the awesome session by @mrsball.bsky.social & @lambhearttea.bsky.social at @researchED1 on 'The Scaffolding Effect'. The session was packed with valuable insights and practical strategies from @EEF @marymyatt.bsky.social @innerdrive.bsky.social RP for a free HQ copy.

Here is the link to my one-pager on Desirable Difficulties and Self-Regulation from @researchED1 by @DrokHilly. www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/lfnf0.... Coming soon - my one-pager on the excellent session on scaffolding by @mrsball.bsky.social and @lambhearttea.bsky.social

NEW! One-pager from the excellent session by @DrokHilly at @researchED on Sat. My key takeaways of her session on DD and SRL. It also showcases the excellent work taking place at the formative action school. RP if you would like a free HQ copy. @tombennett71.bsky.social @hgaldinoshea.bsky.social

I sometimes get asked about the common issues I see across primary schools and the kind of support I offer as a result. This brief blog explains this stuff. This is my first new blog on Blue Sky so reposts much appreciated. primarycolour.home.blog/2024/09/08/h...

Brilliant day at researchED NC. My session on the Metacognitive Cycle was well received and I learnt so much from some very talented educators @mrsball.bsky.social @lambhearttea.bsky.social @bradleybusch.bsky.social @nikkisullivan.bsky.social. @hgaldinoshea.bsky.social @tombennett71.bsky.social

My wife and I are at the airport putting the finishing touches to our ReasechED National Conference presentations on the Metacognitive Cycle and the Science of Learning. 2 more days til the big event @tombennett71.bsky.social @hgaldinoshea.bsky.social @evidencebasededu.bsky.social #rED24

What a line up. Super excited about this. I leave for the UK from Shanghai tomorrow. Thanks to @tombennett71.bsky.social and @hgaldinoshea.bsky.social for organising.

Thanks for collating this @mrarobbins.bsky.social. Really looking forward to presenting at #rED24 this weekend. See you there on Saturday.