In this conversation, Craig Barton and Ollie Lovell discuss various teaching strategies and approaches. They cover topics such as the importance of choosing effective examples, the benefits of using green smoothies for breakfast, and the concept of hands-up cold call. They also explore the idea of starting with general examples instead of easy specific cases, and how this can improve student understanding and engagement. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of thoughtful planning and effective teaching practices. Teachers often spend too much time on questions where understanding is secure and not enough time on questions where understanding is not secure. This can be a result of relying on cold call or hands up instead of using mini whiteboards to assess understanding. It can also stem from a desire to probe further and ensure complete understanding, even when the majority of students have already grasped the concept. This can lead to a missed opportunity to address areas of struggle and allocate time more effectively.
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You can view the show notes here: mrbartonmaths.com/blog/tools-and-tips-for-teachers-11/
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#150 Research in Action 16: Writing a maths curriculum with Colin Foster
#149 Research in Action 15: Children’s early understanding of number with Francesco Sella
#148 Research in Action 14: Counting in the animal kingdom with Krzysztof Cipora
#147 Research in Action 13: The self-explanation effect and how experts read maths differently with Lara Alcock
#146 Research in Action 12: Inquiry as a way of being with Barbara Jaworski
#145 Research in Action 11: University transition and oral assessments with Paola Iannone
#144 Christian Bokhove: Coherence, textbooks and research best bets
#143 Anne Watson and Kris Boulton in conversation
#142 Conference Takeaways: Mathematical Association Conference 2021 – Day 3
#141 Conference Takeaways: Mathematical Association Conference 2021 – Day 2
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#139 Michael Pershan: Teaching with worked examples - part 2
#138 Michael Pershan: Teaching with worked examples - part 1
#137 Doug Lemov: Tips for the return to classrooms
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#135 Jo Morgan: tips and resources for teaching online
#134 Ollie Lovell: Cognitive Load Theory in Action
#133 Research in Action 10: When to tell and teaching algebra with Dave Hewitt
#132 Research in Action 9: PhDs and maths textbooks with Beth Woollacott
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