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
Episode 141: What teachers really think of CfW
What do teachers really think of Curriculum for Wales? Impact Wales has been polling teachers on behalf of ITV News to find out. In this episode, Fin and Jane discuss the survey results. Heads and te...
10 Jan 202450min
Episode 140: The Impact Christmas Quiz
It’s almost Christmas, so Fin and Jane are ending 2023 on a high with a quiz, featuring questions about the Impact Podcast and education in Wales! How many will you get right? Heads and teachers in W...
20 Dec 202321min
Episode 139: Resilience in learning
Resilience has always been an issue in learning, but it has taken on a new importance since the pandemic. With resilience now embedded in Curriculum for Wales as one of the four purposes, Fin and Jane...
13 Dec 202350min
Episode 138: PISA - Part 2
The PISA 2022 test results are out. And they do not make for good reading for the education system in Wales. In this episode Jane and Finola give their analysis of the results and what they mean. *C...
6 Dec 202340min
Episode 137: PISA - Part 1
Next week, the PISA international student test results will be published. A recently published set of reading and numeracy test results showed standards among 7-14-year-olds in Wales have fallen since...
29 Nov 20231h 1min
