Thinking Deeply about Primary Education

By Kieran MackleEducation

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Thinking Deeply about Primary Education episodes

August 24, 2024Purposeful Coaching with Matt Stone (Part Two)
Episode 191: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I’m joined by Matt Stone for the second of two episodes where we explore the purpose of coaching and how we can get the most from this powerful approach to teacher professional development.
We explore:
How do we (as coaches) build professional vision?

What advice do you have for anyone who is keen to become a coach but doesn’t know where to begin or is perhaps feeling a touch of imposter syndrome?
And much, much more.

Whether you’re new to the profession or an experienced senior leader, you won’t want to miss this one.

If you enjoy this episode, please support us by subscribing to our YouTube channel, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, or making a donation via www.ko-fi.com/tdape.
If you have any questions or comments, you can join our Discord server, where we have a special channel for unseen question submission.
42 min
August 17, 2024Purposeful Coaching with Matt Stone (Part One)
Episode 190: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I’m joined by Matt Stone for the first of two episodes where we explore the purpose of coaching and how we can get the most from this powerful approach to teacher professional development.
We explore:
What are your guiding principles for coaching?

Some research suggests that teachers tend to describe classroom events in naive and limited terms. Is there a way to overcome this?
And much, much more.

Whether you’re new to the profession or an experienced senior leader, you won’t want to miss this one.

If you enjoy this episode, please support us by subscribing to our YouTube channel, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, or making a donation via www.ko-fi.com/tdape.
If you have any questions or comments, you can join our Discord server, where we have a special channel for unseen question submission.
40 min
August 10, 2024The Phonics of Maths?
Episode 189: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I’m joined by Chris Such and Neil Almond as we explore ‘phonics of maths’ and what this might entail for teachers and leaders alike.
We explore:
What do we think is meant by 'phonics for maths'?

Is this an apt analogy? Is it a productive one?

What do you think phonics for maths should include? And in what year groups?

Phonics famously had Letters & Sounds, followed by a process for validating different programmes and an explicit focus from Ofsted. Do you think that 'phonics for maths' needs equivalent structure for teachers?

Phonics has the phonics screening check in year 1. Do you think there should be some sort of equivalent for the 'phonics for maths'? If so, what might it comprise?
And much, much more. Whether you’re new to the profession or an experienced senior leader, you won’t want to miss this one.

If you enjoy this episode, please support us by subscribing to our YouTube channel, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, or making a donation via www.ko-fi.com/tdape.
If you have any questions or comments, you can join our Discord server, where we have a special channel for unseen question submission.
1 hr 16 min
August 03, 20241:1 reading, AI in schools, challenges ahead for the DfE and Labour, and more...
Episode 188: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I'm joined by Chris Such and Neil Almond for another round of answering unseen questions from listeners. Including...
What is the best use of 1:1 reading time?

What is the best research paper to use to kick-off a primary maths PLC?

What advancements do you expect in the way schools/teachers will use AI next year?

What are the biggest challenges facing the new Labour government/DfE?
Whether you're new to the profession or an experienced senior leader, you won't want to miss this one...
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45 min
July 27, 2024Thinking Deeply about Mathematics Education: A Live Panel
Episode 187: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I'm joined by Kerry Conlon, Dina Khader and Richard Brashier for a live panel and an exploration of...
Can all pupils attain well in mathematics?

Does 'greater depth exist' and, if so, what is it?

What gives you hope for the future of mathematics education?
Bringing together inspirational teachers, we answer each of these questions and much more. Whether you're new to the profession or an experienced senior leader, you won't want to miss this one...
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17 min
July 20, 2024Transforming Teaching: Essential Strategies for Curriculum Success
Episode 186: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, Curriculum and Professional Learning Lead, Anna Hackett, guides us through an exploration of the relationship between curriculum and professional development.
We explore Anna's experience in developing and implementing curricula, discuss methods for incorporating teacher and student feedback, and delve into strategies for supporting teachers in curriculum delivery. This episode offers valuable insights for anyone involved in educational planning and execution.

As part of the chat we discuss...
Since taking on your role, what are some of the principles that have guided you and things you've learnt along the way? (02:28)

Can you describe your experience with developing and implementing curriculum? (12:54)

How do you incorporate feedback from teachers and students into curriculum development? (24:13)

What strategies do you use to support teachers in effectively delivering the curriculum? (33:54)
...and much, much more.
If you enjoy this episode, please support us by subscribing to our YouTube channel, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, or making a donation via www.ko-fi.com/tdape.
If you have any questions or comments, you can email us at [email protected] or join our Discord server, where we have a special channel for unseen question submission.
44 min
July 13, 2024Changing your maths curriculum?
Episode 185: This week onThinking Deeply about Primary Education I'm joined by Stuart Welsh (@maths180) as we explore the process of choosing a new mathematics curriculum, when it is appropriate and what we should be thinking about throughout the process.

As part of the chat we discuss...
What is a curriculum?

Is it ever it appropriate to change curricula?

What should we look at when we assess the quality of curricula?
...and much, much more.
If you enjoy this episode, please support us by subscribing to our YouTube channel, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, or making a donation via www.ko-fi.com/tdape.
If you have any questions or comments, you can email us at [email protected] or join our Discord server, where we have a special channel for unseen question submission.
47 min
July 06, 2024How to be present in your professional development
Episode 184: This week onThinking Deeply about Primary Education Adam Smith, Tom Oakley, Sebastian Donath and Chris Such join me for a truly fascinating exploration of how and why we should aim to take control of our own professional development. Previously only available via Ko-Fi, this episode was recorded in December 2022 as part of the 12-hour stream for Velindre Cancer Centre but it has aged like fine wine.

As part of the chat we discuss...
Why should we take control?

How can we take control?

How can we find the time?

Where do we go to improve our subject and pedagogical content knowledge?
...and much, much more.
If you enjoy this episode, please support us by subscribing to our YouTube channel, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, or making a donation via www.ko-fi.com/tdape.
If you have any questions or comments, you can email us at [email protected] or join our Discord server, where we have a special channel for unseen question submission.
54 min
June 29, 2024Why is teaching handwriting so difficult and what can we do about it?
Episode 183: This week onThinking Deeply about Primary Education Neil Almond joins me for a fascinating exploration of (the teaching and learning of) handwriting. Based on his upcoming chapter in the researchED Guide to Primary Literacy, we delve into the research in this field and what this means for us in the classroom.

As part of the chat we discuss...
Is handwriting important?

What was the most surprising thing you found in the research?

Why do children (and adults) find handwriting so difficult?

Are there any guiding principles we can discern from the available research?
...and much, much more.
If you enjoy this episode, please support us by subscribing to our YouTube channel, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, or making a donation via www.ko-fi.com/tdape.
If you have any questions or comments, you can email us at [email protected] or join our Discord server, where we have a special channel for unseen question submission.
53 min
June 22, 2024Lessons learned from a decade of executive leadership
Episode 182: This week onThinking Deeply about Primary Education I'm joined by CEO of the Aquinas Multi-Academy Trust, Kathy Griffiths, for a thorough exploration of effective leadership and her experience of over a decade in executive leadership. As part of the chat we discuss...
What role does the CEO of a multi-academy trust perform and is it consistent across trusts?

What do you enjoy most about your role?

What are the greatest challenges?

What are your guiding principles for effective leadership?

What advice do you have for someone who might one day want to be a MAT CEO?
...and much, much more.
If you enjoy this episode, please support us by subscribing to our YouTube channel, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, or making a donation via www.ko-fi.com/tdape.
If you have any questions or comments, you can email us at [email protected] or join our Discord server, where we have a special channel for unseen question submission.
55 min

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Welcome to Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, the podcast that gives you a peek inside the minds of some truly inspirational primary teachers. Whether you're new to the profession or a school…