Episode 72: CfW - The unanswered questions
In this episode Fin and Jane look at some of the unanswered questions around Curriculum for Wales and try to think about what the solutions might be. Subscribe to ImpactPlus today: www.impact.wales/i...
16 Mars 202254min
Episode 71: Is education in Wales research informed?
Why is using research to inform what teachers do in the classroom so important? In this episode Jane and Fin discuss research-informed education. They look at what’s already happening, what expectat...
9 Mars 202254min
Episode 70: Teaching grammar, with Ian Timbrell
In this episode Fin and Jane are joined by Ian Timbrell, deputy headteacher at Cwmbach Community Primary School in Aberdare and self-confessed “grammar geek”. They discuss what the research says abou...
2 Mars 202246min
Episode 69: Improving pedagogy, with Ceri Richmond
In this episode Fin and Jane are joined by Ceri Richmond, deputy headteacher at Morriston Comprehensive School in Swansea. They discuss how Impact Wales worked on a professional learning project with...
16 Feb 202227min
Episode 68: CFW - The Final Countdown
Do teachers feel ready for September 2022? The implementation of Curriculum for Wales represents a fundamental change for the education system in Wales, but with 20 weeks to go there are still serious...
9 Feb 202256min
Episode 67: What’s with all the questions?
In the classroom, questioning is used to elicit answers, to find out how much learning has taken place. But what is the purpose of questioning in professional learning for teachers? In this episode F...
2 Feb 202235min
Episode 66: Reading wars, with Rob Randel
A Guardian report on a study into phonics has reignited the debate about approaches to reading in the early years. Jane and Fin welcome back special guest Rob Randel to discuss the controversy - is th...
26 Jan 202232min
Episode 65: Changes to CfW assessment
The Welsh Government has published a new document setting out changes to assessment in Curriculum for Wales. In this episode Jane and Fin break down the changes and explain what they will mean for tea...
19 Jan 202254min
