Monthly Archives: January 2019

The best which has been thought or said?

Posted on January 31, 2019 by teachingbattleground

Originally posted on Bunsen Blue:
This blog is my contribution to the Curriculum in Science Symposium organised by Adam Boxer. Links for other posts are below. With Ofsted announcing a focus on curriculum and nearly three quarters of secondary schools…

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The Most Dangerous Phrases in Education – The Effortful Educator

Posted on January 31, 2019 by teachingbattleground

I’m writing this to provide some balance. I know it probably won’t be well received by all…or most…or quite possibly anyone, but I believe it is important to write. There are a few phrases I see on twitter that cause … Continue reading →

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Does creativity have a dark side? – David Didau: The Learning Spy

Posted on January 30, 2019 by teachingbattleground

Of course it’s desirable that students are able to identify problems, generate potential solutions, evaluate the effectiveness of those strategies, and then communicate with others about the value of… Continued here http://bit.ly/2SdC2Vk

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Posted on January 30, 2019 by teachingbattleground

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Who cares how it is meant to work?

Posted on January 30, 2019 by teachingbattleground

Originally posted on Filling the pail:
There is an unscientific current to education research that you don’t find in related domains such as cognitive science. It is a cultivated incuriousness – an indifference to how the thing that is being…

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Guess what’s in my head?

Posted on January 30, 2019 by teachingbattleground

Originally posted on To Miss with Love:
The other day I sent a joke out on Twitter in response to a well-known educational quote. Little did I realise how fragile teachers are. Aside from the insults sent my way, some…

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How is Understanding Measured?

Posted on January 30, 2019 by teachingbattleground

Originally posted on traditional math:
I have written about understanding in math, and the education establishment’s view of it. With all this talk about how it is important for students to “know math” and not just “do math” the question…

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What’s the Point in Teaching? Not Exam Grades

Posted on January 30, 2019 by teachingbattleground

Originally posted on Teach Like a Div Don:
https://twitter.com/existentialcoms/status/1077729040516014080 I have heard it proclaimed as a rallying cry: we are going to do whatever it takes to get those kids to pass and it will change their lives. It’s a…

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Progress 8 for pupils with SEN: Are P8 scores really that low? – Education Datalab blog

Posted on January 30, 2019 by teachingbattleground

Unpicking Progress 8 scores for pupils with statements or education, health and care plans Continued here: http://bit.ly/2G8QN5e

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The Obligatory New Year Blog

Posted on January 30, 2019 by teachingbattleground

This is the time when many of us reflect on the year gone past and make new resolutions, so I might as well join in. 2008 was a bit of an annus horribilis for me, although it ended on a … Continue reading →

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