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TTT Episode 48: Phonics' Linguistic Logistics and A Taste of Differentiation

02.15.2018 - By CatFish EducationPlay

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Pete (@mr_van_w) explores some of the many problems with the implementation of the Year 1 Phonics test of made up words in a sometimes tricky language to negotiate. John (@jfcatto) dips his toe into some of the many ways to differentiate a mixed ability classroom. Tips to teachers: Automate, choose jobs wisely and accept done is done.       Pete: 'Plood, pove, moul': teachers push back against year 1 phonics test - Pallavi Singhal http://www.smh.com.au/national/plood-pove-moul-teachers-push-back-against-year-1-phonics-test-20180212-p4z02l.html   Private school considers banning works of Shakespeare https://au.news.yahoo.com/a/38905133/wa-private-school-considers-banning-works-of-shakespeare/    John: A Starter Kit for Differentiated Instruction  https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/starter-kit-differentiated-instruction/    "Work Smarter Not Harder" - Crystal Caton https://educatingthedigitallearner.com/2018/02/08/strategies-to-work-smarter-not-harder/   

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