Thinking Deeply about Primary Education

By Kieran MackleEducation

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Thinking Deeply about Primary Education episodes

June 15, 2024The key to effective teacher professional development
Episode 181: This week onThinking Deeply about Primary Education I'm joined by Nick Pointer for a thorough exploration of effective teacher professional development. As part of the chat we discuss...
Your work revolves around supporting school leaders to think hard about teacher professional development - have you seen a shift in the sector in how we approach CPD over the past few years?

You prefer a “mechanisms first” approach to teacher professional development - what does this entail and why not define PD by form or characteristics? (Follow-up: What are some of the benefits to school or trust leaders to taking a mechanisms-first approach?)

In the case of one of the EEF’s mechanisms, goal setting, what might this approach look like on the ground?

Another of the EEF’s mechanisms is rehearsal. Teacher rehearsal/deliberate practice are quite popular at the moment - is there a chance that this has already begun to mutate and can a mechanisms first approach help prevent such mutations?

What do you think are the most important/and or/actionable elements of teacher professional development?
...and much, much more.
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1 hr 14 min
June 08, 2024How to solve a problem like....Fractions
Episode 180: This week onThinking Deeply about Primary Education I'm joined by Stuart Welsh for a truly fascinating exploration of fractions. As part of the chat we discuss...
1. Why is knowledge of fractions so important?
2. ⁠Why is knowledge of fractions so difficult for children to acquire?
3. ⁠Where can things go wrong with fractions in the classroom?
4. What can we do, as teachers, to ensure children are exposed to the full story of fractions?
...and much, much more.
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25 min
June 01, 2024Bond, Don't Break: Developing a systematic approach to number facts
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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22 min
May 25, 2024The Scaffolding Effect with Alex Fairlamb and Rachel Ball
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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48 min
May 18, 2024A Blueprint for Exceptional Maths Teaching
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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31 min
May 11, 2024'Using student data' with Richard Selfridge
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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46 min
May 04, 2024"Following the Evidence" with Jon Kay
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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49 min
April 27, 2024Spelling for Life with Lyn Stone
Episode 174: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I am honoured to be joined by linguist, author and and all-round inspirational educator, Lyn Stone and Chris Such for a sensational, action packed exploration of spelling. As part of the chat we discuss...
The English writing system

Morphology

Spelling patterns
...and much, much more.

Tickets for Lyn's workshop in Leicester: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spelling-for-life-workshop-tickets-880034235087

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1 hr 5 min
April 20, 2024Comprehend This! (Reading is not a skills based subject)
Episode 173: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, Neil Almond takes us through the fascinating world of reading comprehension in the first, audio-lecture episode of the podcast. Featuring...
Research analysis

A thorough exploration of the key elements of Scarborough's "Reading Rope"

Practical advice for the classroom
...and much, much more.
Let us know if you enjoyed this episode format in the comments, wherever you listen or watch.
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.
1 hr 10 min
April 13, 2024Working independently, subject knowledge professional development, and an NPQ vs a Masters...
Episode 172: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I'm joined by Shannen Doherty and Neil Almond for a round of unseen questions from listeners with huge connotations for our practice in the primary classroom. As part of the chat we discuss...
Subject knowledge professional development - the how, the what, the WHEN!?!?

NPQs and Masters - which, when and why?

Helping pupils (in Year 3) work more independently in class
...and much, much more.
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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.
31 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…