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The Art of Teaching Vocabulary: Dos and Don’ts
Director of Shotton Hall Research School, Alicia McKenna looks at the dos and don’ts of vocabulary instruction.
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Variation Theory in Maths: The Key to Better Maths Understanding
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Does it really work? Judging the Impact of Interventions
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Fading Guidance for Greater Independence
Known as “fading guidance,” this strategy moves students toward greater independence…
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Live Modelling with Think-Aloud
Live modelling, or “thinking out loud” as you demonstrate, helps students see an expert’s approach to a task in real time.
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Using Worked Examples to Reduce Cognitive Overload
When students encounter new material, especially if they’re new to a topic, it’s easy for them to feel overwhelmed.
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Bouncing Back: Leading Professional Development for Whole School Improvement at Hermitage Academy
By Alicia McKenna, Director of Training and Research
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People Power! Getting to the Heart of Effective Implementation
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Approach With Caution: Research Evidence Red Flags
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Behaviour – Back to Basics
Tips for going back to basics and preventing misbehaviour from happening.
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Leading Reading? You’ve got this!
Leading reading in secondary is one of the trickiest – yet most important – jobs in school. Read on for useful tips!
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Rising from the Ashes … Ashington Academy
Alicia McKenna, Director of Research and Training takes a look at the meteoric rise of this North East comprehensive school.