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Curated playlists, each with content to pick and choose from to develop your Teaching & Learning practice. 

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SWPS April 2025 INSET

Explore evidence-informed resources specifically curated for Sir William Perkins's INSET day, April 2025
Keywords: Adaptive Teaching, Scaffolding, Inclusivity, Attention

Asking Effective Questions - Antrim Grammar

Explore evidence-informed questioning techniques and discover practical examples to enhance classroom engagement and learning.
Keywords: Questions, Cold-Calling, Wait Times, Think, Pair, Share, Metacognition

Structuring Learning - GEMS Wellington Academy

Explore evidence-informed strategies relating to Structuring Learning for GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail.
Keywords: Retrieval Practice, Learning intentions, Scaffolding, Checking for Understanding

Providing Feedback - Berkhamsted School

Explore evidence-informed strategies relating to providing feedback for Berkhamsted School.
Keywords: Feedback, Homework, Assessment, Working with Parents

How can I use Adaptive Teaching strategies?

Support student learning by making impactful adjustments to instruction whilst maintaining high expectations for everyone.
Keywords: Adaptive Teaching, Scaffolding, Questioning, Feedback, Modelling, Prior Knowledge, Learning Goals

How can I develop student resilience?

 Use strategies that can help students develop the skills and mindset needed to overcome challenges and setbacks.
Keywords: Growth Mindset, Resilience, SEND, High Expectations

How can I improve Oracy in the classroom?

Learn how Oracy links to Cognitive Science and can strengthen Teaching & Learning.
Keywords: Attention, Hard thinking, Cold-Calling, Think, Pair, Share

How can I apply Cognitive Science to encourage student participation?

Find strategies that will help you ensure your students are actively participating and engaging in lessons.
Keywords: Cold-Calling, Wait Times, Rosenshine, Think, Pair, Share, Retrieval

What strategies can I use to promote hard thinking in lessons?

Find strategies that will help you ensure your students are thinking hard in lessons.
Keywords: Retrieval, Questions, Interleaving, Cold-Calling, Wait Times

What do I need to know about Cognitive Science?

Learn how Cognitive Science relates to education and can help inform your practice. 
Keywords: Retrieval Practice, Spacing, Cognitive Load, Interleaving 

What more do I need to know about Cognitive Science?

Find more Cognitive Science strategies that can revolutionise your teaching methods.
Keywords: Retrieval Practice, Spacing, Cognitive Load, Interleaving 

How can I encourage responsible learning?

Develop strategies to promote positive learning behaviours that inspire students to take pride in their work and engage enthusiastically with appropriately challenging material.
Keywords: High-challenge, High-support, Feedback, Assessment for learning

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