Transforming Education

In this episode, we speak with Michael Chiles about his practical approach to explanations and modelling as explained in his newest book 'The Sweet Spot'. We analyse different sections of the book from 'The Streamlined Classroom' to 'Delivering Your Pitch'.

A link to Michael's book can be found at www.veo.co.uk.

In this episode, we talk about the difference between coaching, mentoring and training. How and why coaching and mentoring matter? We explore experiences of coaching and mentoring on the new Early Career Framework and how coaching can help school leaders too. We close by looking at some of Rachel's new research into the impact of coaching.

In this episode, Steve and I talk about evidence-based reflection, why it is important and strategies you can use to reflect better on your own teaching. We discuss the concepts of Dialogic Reflection and Classroom Interactional Competence in some depth too.

In this episode, we talk about the case for CPD - why it is so important? Why CPD should be considered carefully at every level of a school, and how you can implement effective CPD in your classroom or school?

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In this episode, Sharath tells us about his three key principles for intrinsic motivation - purpose, autonomy and mastery! We explore how we can disregard the fast-paced culture of extrinsic targets and pressures for a more intrinsic approach to improve our education system and relationships. We delve into Sharath's new book 'Intrinsic' and uncover some of the motivations for writing it along with key takeaways for education professionals.

In this episode, Rob tells us a bit of the history behind the Great Teaching Toolkit covering the Teaching and Learning Toolkit, class sizes, feedback, the use of video in observations, the Great Teaching Evidence Review, the model for Great Teaching and of course the Great Teaching Toolkit. 

Links to Rob's research and the Great Teaching Toolkit will shortly be available on www.veo.co.uk.

A brief introduction to Transforming Education.