The Frayer Model
The ‘Frayer model‘ is a well-used and familiar graphic organiser and an effective model for introducing or exploring existing vocabulary.
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Teaching and Learning
DJ Teachers
I came across a sketchplanation by Jono Hey about what a good teacher is: Now this is spot on and
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Call My Bluff
Go on. Do it. Call my bluff. This classroom strategy is one of those gems that doesn’t get used enough
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What Type Of Achievosaurs Are You?
What role do dinosaurs have in teaching, learning and assessment?
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Object Lessons From Switzerland And Surrey
Read this and see if you agree. We daily call a great many things by their names without ever inquiring
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Teaching And The Von Restorff Effect
Do you and your lessons stand out?
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Are You A Michelin Star Teacher?
If we operated the Michelin star system to teaching and schools then life would be more interesting.
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The Goldilocks Principle Of Education
Do you buy into the ‘just right paradigm’?
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Fam, Take A Look At My Merch
Popular culture, it’s a wonderful thing.
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It’s Time To WAIT and 3-1-3
You’ve probably been told that you talk too much.
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