Episode 139: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I'm joined by Ben Ebdon (@TeacherInTrain). Ben changed careers 25 years into his working life and I wanted to know what that experience was like, what his motivations were and how things had gone since making the leap into the world of education. 


As part of the chat we discuss...


1. What did you do before you were a teacher?
2. Why did you make the change?
3. What have been the positives?
4. What have been the challenges?
5. Have there been any surprises?
6. What advice would you give to anyone considering becoming a teacher?




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Becoming a Teacher with Ben Ebdon

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Episode 179: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I (Kieran Mackle) explore the fascinating world of number bonds in the second, audio-lecture episode of the podcast. Featuring...

 Systematic structuring 
 Explicit diagnostic tracking
  Practical advice for the classroom
  Evidence-informed decision making

...and much, much more.
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Bond, Don't Break: Developing a systematic approach to number facts

Episode 178: This week onThinking Deeply about Primary Education I'm joined by Rachel Ball and Alex Fairlamb for a truly fascinating exploration of scaffolding in the classroom. As part of the chat we discuss...

 What is scaffolding/what is scaffolding not? 
 What are some of the pitfalls that teachers can fall into when trying to implement scaffolding?
  How can we establish scaffolding as an effective part of our practice?

...and much, much more.
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The Scaffolding Effect with Alex Fairlamb and Rachel Ball

Episode 177: Join us for this enlightening episode of Thinking Deeply about Primary Education as we dive into the world of numbers and equations with Samantha Patterson, a primary mathematics expert from North East England. Samantha brings her extensive experience and passion for education to the table, discussing the pivotal role of high-quality mathematics education in shaping young minds. As part of the chat we discuss...

 The importance of a high-quality mathematics education
 Guiding principles for teaching mathematics
  Effective classroom practice
  Providing support for colleagues
  Leading at scale

...and much, much more.
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A Blueprint for Exceptional Maths Teaching

Episode 176: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, the inimitable Richard Selfridge joins me for an exploration of the use of student data and how teachers can (and should) use student data in a ways that are cost-effective (currency = time) and impactful in the classroom. As part of the chat we discuss...

 The misuse of data (common errors/misconceptions)
 How data can (and should) be used
  How to balance time, effort and impact when establishing data use systems

...and much, much more.
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'Using student data' with Richard Selfridge

Episode 175: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, Jon Kay (Head of Evidence Synthesis and International at the Education Endowment Foundation) joins me for an exploration of evidence synthesis and the ways teachers can put evidence to work for them in the classroom. As part of the chat we discuss...

 How the EEF evaluates the quality of research
 How teachers can navigate the huge body of education research 
  Common pitfalls to avoid when implementing an evidence-informed approach 
  The most significant evidence-based strategies

...and much, much more.
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Becoming a Teacher with Ben Ebdon

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