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Introduction
Introduction
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Hello and welcome
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What this course will cover
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Why Oracy for Learning
The Research on Explanations
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This is a Glerm!
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Why focus on explanations
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Connecting new information to old information
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Project Follow Through
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The Link Between Cognitive Load Theory and Explanations
Interactive Videos
Cognitive Load Theory and explanations
Quiz
Cognitive Load Theory and explanations
Quiz
Articles
Cognitive Load Theory: A Guide to the Basics
Cognitive Load Theory basics - graphic
Cognitive Load Theory basics - graphic
Tips to Maximise Explanations
Interactive Videos
An overview of the key tips
Tip 1 -Explain clearly: Say only the words that need to be said Tip 2 - Explain with visuals: Pair explanations with visuals
Tip 3 - Explain in small steps
Tip 4 - Explain with examples and non-examples
Tip 5 - Explain and release: Gradually fade guidance
Summary of explanation tips
Tip 3 - Explain in small steps
Tip 4 - Explain with examples and non-examples
Tip 5 - Explain and release: Gradually fade guidance
Summary of explanation tips
Articles and graphics
Tips to maximise explanations - graphic
PowerPoint Presentations: Student attention and cognitive load
5 reasons why you should present material in small steps
Effective use of examples and non-examples
PowerPoint Presentations: Student attention and cognitive load
5 reasons why you should present material in small steps
Effective use of examples and non-examples
Oracy and improving attention
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Interactive Videos
Ebooks and Articles
An introduction to attention
Attention and OracyEbooks and Articles
6 ways to grab (and keep) students' attention
Oracy and enabling hard thinking
Interactive Videos
An introduction to hard thinking
Hard thinking and Oracy Self-reflection
How Oracy can maximise memory
Interactive Videos
Memory and Oracy: Elaborative interrogation and self-explanation
Ebooks and Articles
An introduction to memory
Memory and Oracy: Generative LearningMemory and Oracy: Elaborative interrogation and self-explanation
Ebooks and Articles
8 ways to promote Generative Learning and What is the Protégé Effect, and how does it work
Oracy to support Metacognition and reflection
Interactive Videos
Metacognition, reflection and Oracy and Types of Metacognition questions
Ebooks and Articles
Oracy and Metacognition
Oracy and metacognitive reflectionMetacognition, reflection and Oracy and Types of Metacognition questions
Ebooks and Articles
What is Metacognition and 9 questions to improve Metacognition
Self-reflection post course
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Pitfalls to Avoid and self-reflection post course
Self-reflection quiz
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Pitfalls to Avoid and self-reflection post course
Self-reflection quiz
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Final thoughts
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Final thoughts
Self-reflection quiz
Congratulations on completing the course
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Final thoughts
Self-reflection quiz
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How does the Teacher CPD Academy help you?
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Cutting-edge Cognitive Science research
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Staff to use evidence-informed practices
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Teaching & Learning at your school or college
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A time-efficient and impactful way of helping students to maximise their potential, develop a good mindset and improve their academic and personal wellbeing.
Lycée International de Saint-Germain-en-Laye
Having all the latest research regarding classroom approaches, and how to implement them, in one place is extremely useful for schools.
Hartpury College
Which topics does the Teacher CPD Academy cover?
The Teacher CPD Academy covers a diverse range of topic areas, with new content added every month.
Oracy for Learning
Rosenshine's Principles
Metacognition
Delivering Feedback
Resilience and Motivation
Retrieval Practice
Growth
Mindset
Mindset
Cold-Calling and Wait Times
Understanding Students' Social and Emotional Needs
Spacing, Interleaving and Dual Coding
Cognitive Load Theory
Asking Effective Questions
Clear Explanations
Cognitive Load Theory
Delivering Feedback
Growth Mindset
Metacognition
Resilience and Motivation
Retrieval
Practice
Growth
Mindset
Cold-Calling and Wait Times
Understanding Students' Social and Emotional Needs
Spacing, Interleaving and Dual Coding
Becoming Evidence-informed
Asking Effective Questions
Oracy for Learning
Clear Explanations
Which topics does the Teacher CPD Academy cover?
The Teacher CPD Academy covers a diverse range of topic areas, with new content added every month.
Cognitive Load Theory
Delivering Feedback
Rosenshine's Principles
Meta-cognition
Resilience & Motivation
Growth Mindset
Cold-Calling and Wait Times
Understanding Student's Social and Emotional Needs
Spacing, Interleaving and Dual Coding
Becoming Evidence-informed
Asking Effective Questions
SEND & Cognitive Science
Oracy for Learning
Clear Explanations
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Cognitive Load Theory
Cognitive Load Theory highlights that all information first has to go through our working memory, which has a limited capacity. Too much information can overload students' brain, which can hinder or even completely halt transfer to their long-term memory – which is where learning happens.