The ingredients for great teaching

Synopsis

The author draws on the good science behind effective teaching practice, dispelling established myths that are not evidence-based along the way. He seeks to take into account the differing contexts within which teachers have to teach and shows how science can support good practice in practical ways but does not necessarily work in all circumstances and contexts. The author explores ten crucial aspects of teaching, the research behind them and why they work as they do, combined with everyday classroom examples describing both good and bad practice.

Key topics include:

  • teacher subject knowledge
  • evaluation and feedback
  • the importance of practice
  • metacognition
  • making students think.

Methodology

Knowledge, learning, memory, memorization, scaffolding, thinking, retention, repetition, testing, assessment. short-term memory, long-term memory, spacing, interleaving, metacognition, practice, cognitive load theory

CPD Opportunities

A comprehensive overview of the science behind good pedagogy and teaching practice, highlighting the most effective strategies and interventions to improve learning. Of interest to any practitioner looking to instil evidence-based pedagogical approaches within their teaching practice.

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