Innovating Classrooms

Jen and Louise chat about how we rolled out the model the first time, our revisions to this process this year and what we’ll change next time!

Jen and Louise talk about what it is like to share the model with other teachers!

Jen and Louise talk to Emily about how she has used interactive notebooks in English in another context, and about how we are using them now.

Jen and Louise answer some of the common questions they are asked about the model, our school and how we approach teaching. Please send any more questions you may have for our next Q&A episode!

Jen and Louise discuss the process of letting go of control of some things in the classroom to promote student agency and student learning.

Jen and Louise discuss their developing practice around mastery. Mentioned in this episode: Modern Classrooms Project free course

Jen and Louise talk to Matt Titmanis about his experiences in implementing the model in Science…and then get sidetracked by a discussion on assessment and big ideas for more innovations (of course). Mentioned in this episode is Kareem Farah’s interview (one of three) on the Cult of Pedagogy Podcast.

Jen and Louise chat to two teachers from our awesome team, Travis and Tina, about their experiences with our model of team teaching.

Jen and Louise discuss their growing knowledge of cognitive load theory and how it is informing their work in the classroom. Mentioned in this episode: Cognitive Load Theory in Action by Oliver Lovell TES podcast on timetables informed by cognitive load theory (this is the one Jen couldn’t remember the name of!)

Jen and Louise discuss their approach to summative writing assessments and how to build learners who want to keep learning!