Here is some really useful guidance on how to use wait time effectively
Category: AfL
Review of Visible Learning by John Hattie
Probably the most influential book I have ever read on teaching and pedagogy. It has its critics concerning the reliability of effect sizes but
as a way of getting you to think about your practice and giving you
simple straight forward advice about what works it is superb. Review here:
Differentiation
From UKedChat is a list of ways you could differentiate in lessons to ensure all students find something to challenge them
https://ukedchat.com/2017/04/25/differentiation-magic-tool/
Seven pillars of teaching
Not all research is perfect – or even worth reading, argues Nick Rose. But here, he presents a septet of reliable reviews that time-pressed teachers can bet their house on being useful in the classroom
https://www.tes.com/news/tes-magazine/tes-magazine/are-these-7-pillars-classroom-practice?amp
Dot rounds
This is a brilliant and simple idea from Doug Lemov to encourage students to check their work for mistakes
5 a day starters
Here is a treasure trove of lesson starters designed to develop subject knowledge in English.
https://thelearningprofession.wordpress.com/2017/05/07/on-curating-5-a-day-starters/
How cognitive load theory can affect your teaching
An understanding of cognitive load theory has changed this teacher’s practice and it is in 4 tweaks we can all try.
Norton College Teaching and Learning Blog 