With the most recent federal funds cut on the 29th, the market predicts less difference between rates over the next six months versus the following six months. The expected difference as of the 29t…| Economist Writing Every Day
I’m reminded just about every day that the disconnect between my education, and the career I built from it, is enormous. Or at least, it seems so. I had a pretty unremarkable educational sequence for a university professor. I did a BSc in Biology, and the only wrinkle is that I did it through a […]| Scientist Sees Squirrel
Executive Summary This report presents findings from literature about what teachers believe about how students learn: the prevalence of myths … The post Knowledge is power: What do teachers believe about learning? appeared first on The Centre for Independent Studies.| The Centre for Independent Studies
How to prepare better, preach stronger, and have a greater impact on the people God has called you to bless. The post What Will I Preach This Sunday? 6 Tools for Overcoming Preacher’s Block appeared first on KarlVaters.com.| KarlVaters.com
How do we fix the alarming decline in numeracy among young Australians? The answer is to catch them when they are very young The post If we catch them young, kids will solve our numeracy crisis appeared first on The Centre for Independent Studies.| The Centre for Independent Studies
Today, another guest post, this time from a homeschooling mom. — Henri Algebra and Geometry Greetings! I hope this email finds you well. I know you don’t know us, but I wanted to personally…| Henri's Math Education Blog
Teaching needs to return to the ancient practice of education as testimony, one in which our personality is present.| Observatory - Institute for the Future of Education
Success today isn’t tied to a single profession—it’s tied to how well you adapt, combine knowledge, and grow across fields. The Polymath Career Path shows how curiosity and versatility can gu…| Key To Study
The concept of retrieval is pivotal in the field of education, serving as a bridge that connects new learning with prior knowledge. This cognitive process is instrumental in reinforcing memory retention, fostering higher-order thinking skills, and facilitating the transfer of knowledge across different contexts. Despite its benefits, the implementation of retrieval strategies in educational settings … Continue reading "The Effect Of Retrieval On Learning: Understanding Its Mechanisms And Ap...| Key To Study
Excelling in education and professional development requires more than sheer effort; it demands a smart approach to studying. Knowing how to study smarter with these hacks can revolutionize how you learn and retain information, helping you succeed in academics and your career. While many rely on traditional methods like rote memorization, research-backed strategies have emerged … Continue reading "How To Study Smarter With These Hacks To Boost Learning And Retention" The post How To Study S...| Key To Study
Diving into the world of astrology can be both fascinating and enlightening, offering insights into personal traits, aspirations, and challenges. The allure of uncovering what each day might hold through a daily horoscope continues to captivate the minds of millions. By interpreting the cosmic dialogue written in the stars, daily horoscopes give a glimpse of … Continue reading "Reading Your Daily Horoscope: Understanding What’s in Store for You" The post Reading Your Daily Horoscope: Unde...| Key To Study
Short-term memory (STM) is a fascinating aspect of human cognition. It allows individuals to retain information temporarily, enabling them to carry out daily tasks like recalling a phone number or completing a math problem. In 1959, Lloyd and Margaret Peterson conducted a seminal study to measure the decay rate of short-term memories. This research highlighted … Continue reading "How Fast Do Our Short-Term Memories Decay?" The post How Fast Do Our Short-Term Memories Decay? appeared first o...| Key To Study
Join Dave Summers for an eye-widening tour of a college staff 'Well-being' day, where the normally inoffensive 'fun, stress-busting' activities take a decidedly sinister turn.| The Daily Sceptic
Friend of mine just asked me for an old twitter thread I wrote one time about how I turned a “cheating” moment into a learning moment. I had to dig it out of the json files in my twitter archive (relatedly, if anybody knows a good way to pull a thread out of the twitter archive, rather than just individual tweets or replies, hit me the fuck up), so I thought I would post it here on The Blog for accessibility slash future reference.| Spencer's blog
The latest Macro Musings is an episode I could recommend to students in a macroeconomics class. Jim Clouse on the Last 4 Decades at the Most Powerful Central Bank in the World Since the great depre…| Economist Writing Every Day
This course on healthcare ethics came to be as an amalgamation of my experiences both as a graduate teaching assistant at Northwestern University and as an instructor at Loyola University of Chicago. Each iteration of the course, whether as a TA or an instructor, allowed me to reflect and adapt to better meet the needs […] The post Healthcare Ethics, Gisela Reyes first appeared on Blog of the APA.| Blog of the APA
In the clip from I Love You, America (2017–2018), comic Sarah Silverman talks to a conservative family about their beliefs regarding gun control, Donald Trump, and climate change over dinner. The comic exchange prompts reflection on María Lugones’s ideas about “world-traveling” and the role of playfulness in speaking across differences. In her article “Playfulness, ‘World’-Travelling,| Blog of the APA
One of the reasons that the US has such popular financial assets is that we have highly developed financial markets and the rule of law. People trust that, regardless of the individual performance …| Economist Writing Every Day
Water is one of the most precious resources we have, yet it often goes to waste in our everyday lives. Many households underestimate the impact that careless water usage can have on their bills and the environment. While the conservation of water is vital for sustaining our planet, understanding the hidden costs associated with water […] The post The Hidden Costs of Water Waste in Your Household appeared first on Teaching Littles.| Teaching Littles
Children and teens face a tremendous amount of pressure from peers and culture to find their identity in their activities, feelings, or performance. This modern way of looking at identity can be challenging to navigate for teachers and parents who grew up with a traditional view of identity rooted in predetermined roles. Jonathan Holmes explores […] The post From Insecurity to Confidence: Helping Students Discover their True Identity in Christ appeared first on Teach 4 the Heart.| Teach 4 the Heart
Does the Bible give us guidance on how to navigate anger? Listen in to this clip from a provocative session from the 2024 Summit with Brant Hansen, a nationally syndicated radio personality and the bestselling author of the counterintuitive and entertaining book, Unoffendable. Brant shares a life-changing approach to handling conflict and gives us practical advice on how to be "unoffendable" in a world that seems to thrive on outrage.| Teach 4 the Heart
Every once in a while, I get asked some version of: “Zach, what’s with your titles?” Progressively Incorrect? Education Rickshaw? Just Tell Them? Let me take a moment to unpack the chaotic branding I’ve cobbled together over the years— each name basically a timestamp from a different era of my teaching life, rooted in references … Continue reading What’s With the Names?| Education Rickshaw
Today I read Robert Pondiscio’s piece, Public Schools Are Molds Not Platforms, and he’s right about something fundamental: public schools are not platforms for personal expression or ideological performance. They are civic institutions with a public mandate. A teacher in a classroom is not a freelance partisan activist — they are a public servant with … Continue reading Are Teachers Change Agents?| Education Rickshaw
When I first started teaching, I was fortunate. I got paired with two people who made a real difference in my development: a math coach and my mentor teacher. Neither had a formal coaching framework. They didn’t have an evidence-informed approach or shared language for what “good” looked like. Still, they helped me grow – … Continue reading How to Make Coaching Work — Every Time, With Every Teacher| Education Rickshaw
I’m returning to Peter Galbert Workshops in Berwick, Maine to teach another bird bowl class this week. As part of my preparations, I carved another hen bowl to make sure I remembered how. We&…| David Fisher, Carving Explorations
In today’s classrooms—spaces that are more diverse, dynamic, and demanding than ever before—new teachers are expected to hit the ground running. But here’s the challenge: far too many don’t stay long enough to hit their stride. Schools are not just facing a teacher shortage but […] The post Thrive by Five: Why Mentoring New Teachers Matters More Than Ever appeared first on Corwin Connect.| Corwin Connect
For every 4 characters you read about in the Bible, 3 of them were people who held jobs and roles in the marketplace, in government or the home. Winemakers, midwives, small business owners, prison guards, craftsmen, servants in a household, soldiers, farmers, government officials, harvesters, event managers, advisors to kings… the job titles are vast! And […]| worship.works
“Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit… The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.” [John 3:5-8] How wonderfully mysterious is the work of the Holy Spirit! Like […]| worship.works
Many of us have crossed borders, but perhaps never stopped to reflect on what they truly mean. I am writing this blog from the Myanmar/Thailand border, where an arbitrary line once scratched in the dirt by government officials now marks the divide between vastly different realities. This border is particularly significant for the Karen people, […]| worship.works
‘Yet you, Lord, are our Father.We are the clay, you are the potter;we are all the work of your hand.’ [Isaiah 64:8] As a classroom teacher, I found it amazing to look across a class of 30 primary school students and see such diversity – individual personalities, intellectual abilities, creative skills etc. I knew every […]| worship.works
When we read the letters of the Apostle Paul, we learn that he was a big advocate of giving thanks. He often wrote about how thankful he was, and he frequently encouraged his readers to be thankful. In Colossians 4:2, he instructs the Church to “Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving”. […]| worship.works
‘The LORD appeared to Isaac and said, “Do not go down to Egypt; live in the land where I tell you to live. Stay in this land for a while, and I will be with you and will bless you…̶…| worship.works
Corrigendum: There was an embarrassing mistake in the SEM part of the original version of this blog post which has now been fixed. Many thanks to David Kenny for catching it! Scroll to the very end if you want to know what I got wrong. Sometimes, researchers worry about multicollinearity in situa| The 100% CI
This post is about a 1975 paper by James G. March, which was published in, of all places, the Texas Tech Journal of Education. Given that provenance, it’s something you likely have never enc…| David Labaree on Schooling, History, and Writing
Guest post: Introducing the AI Mirror Project via @Rdene915 blog #AI #education #artificialintelligence #edchat #edtech #educators #learning| Learning as I go: Reflections & lessons learned
Michael tells the story of Angulimala, a murderer who met the Buddha and changed his ways though was still stoned to death. This teaching illustrates how we are never free of karma and that our conduct always shapes our lives.| Michael Stone
This is my long-overdue trip report from last summer: July 10–11, 2024. We toured Ivy League campuses to help our rising senior son weigh his options, with our two daughters (our kids are four years apart each) tagging along for an early preview. Day one was Yale and Brown, followed by a night in New Jersey. Day two took us to Princeton and UPenn, then the long drive back to Buffalo. Of course we drove, that's howwe roll.| Metadata
By teaching the tasks behind the technology, we prepare students to survive in a tool-rich world.| Latest from Tech & Learning
Subscribe to the Podcast Welcome back to the Structured Literacy Podcast recorded here in Tasmania on the lands of the Palawa people. I'm Jocelyn and I am so pleased that you have joined me. Whether you're a returning listener or you've just found us, you are in the right place for evidence-informed instruction, practical conversations about bringing literacy instruction to life in real schools, and a discussion of all of the things that we find when we're working with real students. I'm reco...| Jocelyn Seamer Education
Subscribe to the Podcast Hello, hello, welcome to this episode of the Structured Literacy Podcast recorded right here in Tasmania, the lands of ...| Jocelyn Seamer Education
Here at Durrington High School we know the power professional development plays in supporting teachers to become the best they can be. The model we use is underpinned by: Sir Tim Brighouse quotes the American researcher Judith Little, “Schools are … Continue reading →| Class Teaching
Blog of the week: Adam Boxer discusses how school leaders can identify where to start when looking at school improvement. Adam suggest 3 core questions that can be asked by leaders to help kick sta…| Class Teaching
This past week I was saddened to learn of the death of mathematician and teacher David C. Kelly, the founder of the Hampshire College Summer Studies in Mathematics program (HCSSiM). “Kelly”, as everyone called him, had a huge impact not just on my career but on the careers of people spanning several generations. I knew Kelly […]|
“I couldn’t help but wonder…” — Carrie Bradshaw (in every episode of Sex and the City) The best birthday party I ever had as a kid was a trip to the Museum of Natural History in New York City with half a dozen like-minded friends and my indulgent parents. The huge dinosaur skeleton in the […]|
In past newsletters and workshops, I’ve shared evidence-based teaching strategies that have been shown to improve student learning, success, engagement, and career readiness: Teaching Tips for the …| EdTechDev - Doug Holton
We warned some years ago that the only way conservatives can survive in America would be to violently purge the government — at all levels — of leftists. Not just government, but the same purge must happen in media and … Continue reading →| Radix Fidem Blog
Can the Devil read your mind? Scripture is loaded with references to God knowing our thoughts, both human thinking at large and in detail with you personally. You might wonder whether He has granted that power to any of His … Continue reading →| Radix Fidem Blog
Just over a month ago, I quit my job as a Staff Software Engineer. My plan was to start substitute teaching immediately and then figure out the rest from there, with the long term plan to teach full time in a school.| catskull.net
What is AI doing to higher education? And what, if anything, should be done about it? Chad Orzel at Counting Atoms had a post on this recently, tying the question to a broader point. There is a fun…| 4 gravitons
Becoming a certified teacher is a challenge—it takes commitment, persistence, and heart. The ESC Region 13 Educator Certification Program (ECP) offers multiple pathways to certification, each designed to accommodate different learning styles, delivery methods, and schedules, allowing you to find the path that works best for you. As a new application cycle begins, we talked to […]| Region 13's Blog
Economist Craig Paulsson has made a simple game free to all. When you go to MapGDP.com you will find a real picture from Google Maps and a simple question. Guess the GDP/capita in the country where…| Economist Writing Every Day
Today, I share a guest post by Margot Schou, who I had the good fortune of mentoring at the start of her career. With her permission, I inserted footnotes with links to some relevant further readin…| Henri's Math Education Blog
It's possible more people will start applying for teacher positions again when the wider labor market calms down, but thousands of experienced teachers have already left the classroom. They won’t be easy to replace.| TPR
Step-by-step guide for artists ready to scale globally Are you an artist looking for a way to make passive income and share your work year-round? In this tutorial, I’ll show you exactly how to sell art calendars with print-on-demand — using platforms like Gelato and Etsy to reach collectors worldwide. Whether you’re just starting or […]| Kristen Palana: Artist | Professor | Consultant
Over the past year, a group of colleagues and I have invested some time exploring Joe Feldman’s Grading for Equity. In this phenomenal book, Feldman explores inequitable practices that have been historically ingrained in school culture and explains how shifting to more equitable practices beginning with sound and unbiassed assessment practices can lead to positive … Continue reading Connecting Engagement with Equity→| MY GROWTH MINDSET
In a world overflowing with information, the ability to remember lists and details efficiently can significantly boost productivity and learning. Whether you’re a student trying to memorize dates for a history exam, a professional who needs to keep track of tasks, or someone simply looking to improve memory retention, various techniques can help you achieve … Continue reading "What Is The Pegword Method? How Can I Use It?" The post What Is The Pegword Method? How Can I Use It? appeared fi...| Key To Study
The Human Design system merges ancient teachings and modern science to present a unique blueprint of one’s nature, much like a genetic map. At first glance, your human design chart may appear complex, but with understanding, it provides profound insights into your personality and potential. Grasping its symbols and connections becomes a journey of self-discovery. Learning to … Continue reading "How to Read Your Human Design Chart: A Step-By-Step Approach" The post How to Read Your Human...| Key To Study
Transcreation and localisation are methods that help brands communicate effectively with people in different countries. Transcreation means adapting content so it keeps the same emotion and meaning in another language. Localisation ensures that products, websites, or campaigns fit local culture, habits, and preferences. Together, they make global marketing feel natural and relevant to local audiences. … Continue reading "5 Key Trends in Transcreation & Localisation You Should Know" The post...| Key To Study
Generative artificial intelligence with strong large language models (LLM) as available in ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, etc. or in locally running LLMs poses a challenge for the evaluation of student …| Finn Årup Nielsen's blog
Early childhood is a time when young minds soak up everything around them. In these first years, children learn crucial skills—how to think, how to socialise, and how to manage their emotions—that set the stage for their future development. Children are naturally curious at this age, and the experiences they have early on play a […] The post Why Early Childhood Education Matters for Every Child appeared first on Teaching Littles.| Teaching Littles
Students today face challenges their parents never imagined: remote learning, heavier workloads, and competing priorities like part-time jobs. It’s no surprise that 67% of students report seeking outside help at least once in their academic careers. The online support industry has grown quickly in response, and many platforms now compete for attention. Among them, AssignmentHelp […] The post AssignmentHelp.org Review: A Deep Look Into One of the Best Services for Students appeared first o...| Teaching Littles
Reading Time: 2minutesThis summer, GOTO live asked me to step in and interview one of their guests for their podcast. Simon Peyton Jones is the chair of Computing at School, the organization spearheading reform of England’s national computing curriculum for children. He’s also a former professor (and current Honorary Professor) at Glasgow University as well as an […]| Chelsea Troy
When admin won’t back your classroom management plan, it can be isolating and frustrating. It’s tough to stay consistent and confident when you feel unsupported. Listen in as we walk through practical strategies you can use to keep your class running smoothly, even without administrative support—so you can lead with confidence and protect a positive […] The post Help! My Admin Doesn’t Like My Classroom Management Plan appeared first on Teach 4 the Heart.| Teach 4 the Heart
Sometimes we feel like our work doesn't matter--we might not be getting paid much, we don't have many opportunities to share the Gospel, so what is the point? You might be surprised to hear that God's design for work is bigger than the Great Commission, and deeper than economics. Jordan Raynor joins us to share about the eternal significance of our work and how it might just change the way we walk into our classrooms each day.| Teach 4 the Heart
In one of my more popular posts, I argued that we need to do better than just nod politely at Direct Instruction (DI). Cognitive Load Theory is honored through DI’s ruthless efficiency: every word is deliberate, every example intentional, every new piece of content layered step by step to keep working memory clear and focused. … Continue reading Direct Instruction Embodies the Science of Learning| Education Rickshaw
When I first started teaching, the best professional development I received came from two people: the math coach at my school and my assigned mentor teacher. It wasn’t perfect. The math coach only focused on math, and my mentor teacher often had to teach her own class while I was in front of mine. Still, … Continue reading Take an Edu-Trip to New York City| Education Rickshaw
The US has nearly 3.6 million K-12 teachers, and another 1.5 million college teachers. One-third of 5.1 million is 1.7 million. Who knew that we have 1,700,000 terrorists in our classrooms! I certa…| The Merrow Report
This post is a paper I published in Journal of Teacher Education in 2010. Here’s a link to a PDF of the original. It is republished as a chapter in my new book, The Emergent Genius of American Higher Education. This is a summary of the argument: Teach For America is a marvel at marketing, offering elite college … Continue reading Teach for America and Teacher Ed: Heads You Win, Tails We Lose| David Labaree on Schooling, History, and Writing
In his famous essay on belief systems, Converse (1964, 8-10) writes about how involvement in a group| voteguy.com
How Teachers Navigate the AI Digital Revolution Picture this: Mrs. Johnson walks into her classroom Monday morning, coffee in hand, ready to face another week of grading 150 essays about “What I Did Last Summer” (spoiler alert: it was mostly TikTok). But wait! Her new AI grading assistant has already provided detailed feedback on every ... Read more The post AI in the Classroom: Promise or Peril? Teachers Navigate the Digital Revolution appeared first on Special Education and Inclusive Le...| Special Education and Inclusive Learning
Redefining “Learning Spaces” in the Home Traditionally, the concept of a “learning space” has often been confined to formal classroom settings, implying a rigid structure and dedicated physical boundaries. However, a more expansive and accurate understanding recognizes the home as the “first and most influential informal learning environment”. From birth, the home serves as the ... Read more The post Homeschooling: Creating Dynamic Learning Zones at Home appeared first on Special ...| Special Education and Inclusive Learning
Nursery Object Sorting Games: Fun, Easy, and Educational Activities for EYFS Nursery object sorting games are some of the most effective and accessible learning tools in the early years. These activities support foundational skills across communication, thinking, maths, and sensory development. Whether you’re a teacher, childminder, or parent looking for simple sorting activities for toddlers ... Read more The post Nursery Object Sorting Games appeared first on Special Education and Inclusi...| Special Education and Inclusive Learning
Unlock the Magic of Show and Tell: A Guide for Early Years and Primary Teachers Show and tell isn’t just about sharing a favourite toy; it’s a powerful way to spark curiosity, build confidence, and grow vital communication skills in young learners. Done right, it transforms simple sharing into a rich learning experience, deepening connections ... Read more The post Age-Appropriate Show and Tell Tips for Teachers appeared first on Special Education and Inclusive Learning.| Special Education and Inclusive Learning
As a deputy headteacher in a special school we’ve just endured (I spent a while searching for th eright word here) an Ofsted inspection under the old framework. That high-stakes, machine can make or break a teacher’s passion for the job or even career overnight. Lots of prep, a consultant, simulated deep dives, policy rewrites, ... Read more The post Navigating the Ofsted 2025 Report Card: Why Reactive Overhaul Could Cost You More Than a Bad Grade appeared first on Special Education and I...| Special Education and Inclusive Learning
Making Learning Accessible and Meaningful for All Students Welcome to teacher training, one of the most rewarding professions where you have the power to unlock every child’s potential. This guide will help you create classrooms where neurodivergent and neurotypical students alike can thrive. Rather than seeing differences as deficits, we’ll explore how to design teaching ... Read more The post The 5 Pillars of Inclusive Teaching : Guide to Observations for ITTs appeared first on Special ...| Special Education and Inclusive Learning
Supporting the Transforming Schema Through Art As early years practitioners, we often encounter children who seem magnetically drawn to mixing, squishing, and transforming materials. These little scientists are exploring what we call the transforming schema, and art activities provide the perfect laboratory for this crucial developmental work. I’ve discovered that children with a strong transforming ... Read more The post 6 Transforming Schema Art Activities appeared first on Special Educat...| Special Education and Inclusive Learning
Free vs. Fee: Is a Paid Plagiarism Checker Worth It? Academic writing comes with non-negotiable expectations. Chief among them is originality. Whether you’re drafting a short reflection or finalizing a capstone paper, your ideas must be authentically your own. Plagiarism checkers help safeguard that integrity. But how much should you pay to ensure your work ... Read more The post Free vs. Paid Plagiarism Checkers: Which Is Better? appeared first on Special Education and Inclusive Learning.| Special Education and Inclusive Learning
Flow state, as described by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, is a mental state of operation where a person is fully immersed in an activity| Inclusiveteach.com
Blog of the week: Everyone’s favourite topic – homework! In this blog Dr Jo Castelino explores how we can ensure that our homework remains purposeful and avoids just becoming busy work. Durrington Resources: A further reminder that you can sign … Continue reading →| Class Teaching
In high school, I played the guitar. I had three major influences, the first of whom was my guitar teacher, James Brown. Yes, that was his name. He had the patience of a saint… literally. I was alw…| How I teach maths.
I’ve earlier shared evidence-based teaching tips and resources for the critical first week of a course, including these resources: Establishing Expectations: A Growth Mindset Approach &#…| EdTechDev - Doug Holton
Subscribe to the Podcast Hello, hello, welcome to this episode of the Structured Literacy Podcast. I'm Jocelyn Seamer, coming to you from Tasman...| Jocelyn Seamer Education
Ofsted has finally published its new inspection arrangements: two defiant fingers jabbed up at the World and waggled in the faces of those who had dared to hope for change. 5 grades (up from 4) wit…| John Cosgrove
CHARM-EU is launching CHARM ON, a new monthly online series where academic and support staff can explore innovative practices and share experiences across the community. Each session features a panel discussion with guests from different roles who bring practical perspectives on CHARM-EU approaches such as challenge-based learning, mobility, and interculturality.| CHARM-EU
I didn’t think I’d ever go back to teaching, especially not as a sub. But as the first 6 years of my post-teaching life progressed, angry outlook gave way to something more balanced.| Five O'Clock Shadow
Teacher fatigue isn't just physical: it involves emotional exhaustion, excessive bureaucracy, and constant pressure.| Observatory - Institute for the Future of Education
First day as a Year 7 form tutor. “I want you all to be the kind of people who have integrity. I say, you say: “Integrity!” “Integrity!” the 11 year olds all shout back, with enthusiasm. What do I mean by ‘integrity’? It means to do the right thing, even when no-one is watching. When … Continue reading Building Culture: how to shape character through daily interactions| Bunsen Blue
Let’s indulge in two thought experiments. Scenario 1. Imagine you have no data about a class you start to teach in September. You have no knowledge about their prior attainment and no knowledge about what they have learned before. You don’t know what their behaviour is going to be like or what they are predicted … Continue reading Do your pupils work hard enough?| Bunsen Blue
‘Turn & talk’ is one of the techniques I use most in my classroom – perhaps 20 or more times in any given 50-minute lesson. I recently shared a clip of what this might look like on Twitter (click here). My strategy for explicit instruction involves asking questions in three phases. Phase 1 questions include … Continue reading Turn and Talk| Bunsen Blue
Have you ever delivered a really clear teacher explanation and used lots of checks for listening to ensure your class was paying attention, only to find that when you ask your class a question to check for understanding they respond with: In this blog, I explore why this happens and what we can do to … Continue reading The Three Phases of Questioning| Bunsen Blue
It is natural for students to lose attention during an explanation. In this post, I share two of the highest leverage strategies you can use to secure 100% attention. I explain why this should be our goal in my previous post. Strategy 1: All Hands Up Cold Calling I disagree with the way lots of … Continue reading Checks for Listening: 100% Participation| Bunsen Blue
At any given moment in a lesson students are either engaged or they are coasting. When they are engaged, students are paying attention, thinking hard and learning. When they are daydreaming, off-ta…| Bunsen Blue
Subscribe to the Podcast Hello,helloandwelcometotheStructuredLiteracyPodcastrecordedhereinTasmania,thelandsofthePalawapeople.I'mJocelyn,andtodaywe'retacklingaquestionthatIfindinmyinboxreasonablyregularly.Shouldwebeteachingphonicsbeyondtheearlyyears?It'sareallyimportantquestionandonethatdoesn'thaveasimpleyesornoanswer,I'mafraid.Butlet'sdiveinandhaveathinkaboutthenuanceofinstructioninthethreetosixyears. Beforewecananswerwhetherweshouldorshouldn'tbeteachingphonicsinyearsthreetosixandbeyondthat,w...| Jocelyn Seamer Education
Subscribe to the Podcast Hithere,welcometothisepisodeoftheStructuredLiteracyPodcast.MynameisJocelynandIamsopleasedtohaveyouherewithmeonthisepisoderecordedinTasmania,thelandofthePalawapeople.Youmightthinkthatthenameofthisepisodeisalittleodd.Whatdowemean,"wefalltothelevelofoursystems?"Well,that'ssomethingthatagoodfriendofmine,JennyCole,hasoftensaidtome.Whenthingsaregoingrightinaschooloranyorganisation,theygoright.Theplanetsalign,thingshappenthewaythattheyneedto,andalliswell.Andthensomethinghapp...| Jocelyn Seamer Education
Subscribe to the Podcast Welcome to this episode of the Structured Literacy Podcast. My name is Jocelyn and I am so pleased to welcome you here. One of the wonderful developments in schools in the past couple of years is that the focus on explicit literacy instruction has extended to the upper primary grades. When we first ran our workshop and online course, Build the Foundations for your Upper Primary Literacy Block, teachers were dabbling. Now, in September 2025, many schools are actively e...| Jocelyn Seamer Education
Subscribe to the Podcast Why hello there. Welcome to this episode of the Structured Literacy Podcast. My name is Jocelyn, and I am so happy to have you here. Picture this. You've introduced a nonfiction text to your students in preparation for a text-based unit. Students are engaging well, they're reading with a partner, responding to your queries, and then you hit a part of the text that they find interesting. Their eyes light up. They sit up straight, and hands shoot up across the classr...| Jocelyn Seamer Education
Subscribe to the Podcast Hello, hello, welcome to this episode of the Structured Literacy Podcast, recorded right here in Tasmania, the lands of the Palawa people. I'm Jocelyn, and today we're talking about something that's on the minds of many leaders right now, which is choosing a program. If you know my work at all, or you've been listening to this podcast for a while, you know I'm not anti-program, in fact, I make them. And I have to be really honest, I have thought perhaps I shouldn't be...| Jocelyn Seamer Education
Subscribe to the Podcast Well, hello there. Welcome to this episode of the Structured Literacy Podcast. I'm Jocelyn and I'm so pleased that you've joined me today. We're recording here in Tasmania, on the lands of the Palawa people. Today we're diving into something that affects every single teacher listening to this podcast: professional learning. If you've been listening for a couple of episodes now, you'll see that there's a theme, and there absolutely is. This issue is at the heart of it,...| Jocelyn Seamer Education
Subscribe to the Podcast Welcome, welcome to this episode of the Structured Literacy podcast, recorded here in Tasmania, the home of the Palawa ...| Jocelyn Seamer Education
Teaching and parenting often are compared, but should we be teaching like we parent? While both roles share similarities, how much should we let our parenting style influence the way we teach in our classroom? Listen as we discuss the differences (and similarities) between parenting and teaching.🎧listen here: Subscribe to the Teach 4 the Heart […] The post Should I Teach Like I Parent? Key Differences You Need to Understand appeared first on Teach 4 the Heart.| Teach 4 the Heart
