Episode 149: Giving effective feedback
Effective feedback is essential for pupil progress. While many teachers give feedback in class, they might not appreciate why it’s so important. Fin and Jane discuss how to give effective feedback. ...
13 Mar 202455min
Episode 148: Teaching the basics
In this episode Jane and Fin are taking it back to basics and discussing how to teach the basics of literacy and numeracy. Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in...
6 Mar 20241h 4min
Episode 147: Multiple choice questions
Multiple choice questions are an amazing resource - versatile, flexible and useful, they provide teachers with an in-depth opportunity to identify learning and uncover misconceptions. Fin and Jane dis...
28 Feb 202455min
Episode 146: A culture of professional learning, with Sue Marles
In this episode, Fin and Jane are joined by special guest Sue Marles, headteacher of Raglan CIW Primary School. They discuss how Impact has worked with the school to help instill a culture of professi...
21 Feb 202432min
Episode 145: Something is rotten in the state of Wales
Education in Wales is in crisis. With the backdrop of the PISA results and an ongoing funding crisis, more evidence has emerged that things are going wrong. In this episode, Fin and Jane discuss Estyn...
7 Feb 20241h 17min
Episode 144: Deep learning
What is deep learning, and why is it important for teachers to understand the concept? Jane and Fin discuss. PAPER: Craik & Lockhart (1972) - Levels of Processing: A Framework for Memory Research. ht...
31 Jan 202448min
Episode 143: Progression in CfW
In this episode Fin and Jane discuss progression in Curriculum for Wales. Progression is front and centre of CfW, but what does it mean and what do teachers need to know? Heads and teachers in Wales ...
24 Jan 202451min
Episode 142: All about cognitive load theory
Cognitive load theory has been described as the single most important thing teachers need to understand. But what is it and how can it help in teaching? In this episode, Fin and Jane discuss everythin...
17 Jan 202459min
