New episode of The English Teacher Feature🎧
In episode 2, Nic R and I explore why speech underpins writing, the Y7 bottleneck between thinking and transcription, and a practical strategy.
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In ep 1 of our Writing Framework Unpacked series, Nicola suggests a really practical activity for pupil self-reflection when using AI.
We also dig into bigger questions about writing and its place alongside competing priorities.
🎧 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/52KZ...
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New podcast 🎧
Episode 1 of The Writing Framework Unpacked asks:
should we prioritise writing over reading?
An insightful conversation about the writing framework and its implications.
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Here are my 10 key takeaways for secondary English professionals from the Curriculum & Assessment recommendations. Arguably, we're on the "revolution" end of the evolution / revolution spectrum! twinkl.co.uk/blog/curricu...
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Twinkl's subject-by-subject review of the Francis CAR recommendations can be found here: twinkl.co.uk/curriculum-a... What does it mean for teachers and schools? We cover all of the main takeaways.
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@twinklresources.bsky.social are launching a new podcast series for leaders and teachers, and episode 1 is here! It was great to pick @sammywright.bsky.social's brain on the shape and texture of English schools. www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1hjk03
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FREE webinar - Wednesday 22nd @ 4pm: "How Can We Encourage Our KS3 Pupils to Read for Pleasure?" www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-can-we... Looking at the evidence for RfP and discussing classroom and whole school strategies. #twinklbeyondenglish
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Get your FREE tickets for a teachmeet coming up on Reading for Pleasure at KS3 (www.eventbrite.com/cc/twinkl-te...). I'll be talking about context and offering tips for embedding reading habits.
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I wrote a blog for the Twinkl Tutors team last week to publicise this season's run of CPD teachmeets: tinyurl.com/5abmpshp. We need to get better at understanding pupils' prior journeys and sharing strategies across phases.
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I'm running a webinar on "KS3 reading for pleasure" on 22 Oct, and I'd love to hear from schools that model good RfP practice so I can shout-out some exemplars. Share your experiences below or DM me at beyond@twinkl.co.uk
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Final plug for the first session of these teachmeets. It's on Wednesday 17th Sept at 4pm. All sessions now available to book independently on Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/cc/twinkl-te...
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Here at Twinkl we're running a teachmeet series on Supporting Struggling Readers @ KS3. Free to join, sign up on Eventbrite. The first session is next Wednesday 17th Sept. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/improving-...
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Here at Twinkl we're running a teachmeet series on Supporting Struggling Readers @ KS3. Free to join, sign up on Eventbrite. The first session is next Wednesday 17th Sept. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/improving-...
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The last episode of Obsessed with Assessment podcast! Emma and I are bowing out by looking back over our 10 month, 35 episode run.
Apple: tinyurl.com/y76yzzec
Spotify: tinyurl.com/cxpskjwr
Amazon: tinyurl.com/4s8msmaw
YT: youtu.be/joqEarN7hhQ
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I talk to OCR exam board in today's podcast. They argue that their proposed reformat of the Maths GCSE could revitalise secondary maths and solve the resit burden. @twinklresources.bsky.social @miss-agd.bsky.social @ocrexams.bsky.social
Apple: tinyurl.com/57tnunb6
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New podcast out today! James Beadle of @cambridge.org argues that assessment literacy is important for EVERYONE - educators, pupils and parents.
Apple: tinyurl.com/4twu8jnw
Spotify: tinyurl.com/53ch9587
Amazon: tinyurl.com/msajrtet
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New podcast out today! James Beadle of @cambridge.org argues that assessment literacy is important for everyone - educators, pupils and parents. Find out more on the links below:
Apple: tinyurl.com/4twu8jnw
Spotify: tinyurl.com/53ch9587
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Last week on the podcast, I was joined by James Beadle of @cambridge.org to talk about why we should have different approaches to formative and summative assessment. Terrific chat! @twinklresources.bsky.social @twinklbeyond.bsky.social
Apple: tinyurl.com/mpr4be7r
Spotify: tinyurl.com/3dhtn8ks
This week's podcast: is your assessment valid? An important question. We explore what needs to be considered before delivering any sort of test - in low or high stakes settings. @twinklresources.bsky.social @twinklbeyond.bsky.social
Apple: tinyurl.com/tpvnfvxj
Spotify: tinyurl.com/2nt3x6xf
Great to hear the Sec of State speak on literacy at @literacy-trust.bsky.social 📚
🔹 9/10 employers say youth literacy must improve
🔹 Govt aims to spark reading for pleasure early
🔹 Schools & homes must unite—literacy is a shared responsibility
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In today's episode I talk to edu trailblazer @daisychristo.bsky.social about comparative judgement - is this marking form more efficient and more accurate than traditional methods? @twinklresources.bsky.social @twinklbeyond.bsky.social
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100%. We spoke about this on a podcast episode where we discussed the STEM attainment gender gap in England, specifically in relation to girls: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...
We grilled peer assessment last week on the podcast. This time, it's self assessment's turn to get a thorough interrogation! Emma and I dig into the research and bring the insights. @twinklresources.bsky.social
Apple: tinyurl.com/5ymustn6
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It's another 2 podcast week this week! In this episode I chat with 3 STEM specialists about the alarming gender gap data in the TIMSS report, and what we can do about it. @twinklresources.bsky.social #edusky
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This week on the podcast: peer assessment- a staple of the 21st century classroom. But is it actually that effective? And how can we make the most of it? @twinklresources.bsky.social @twinklbeyond.bsky.social
Apple: tinyurl.com/34mxzxak
Spotify: tinyurl.com/yckm36c2
YouTube: youtu.be/Oz2lBgf3UiY
This week's podcast is essential listening for any educator, and important for any human being imo. Academic, Dr Lewis Doyle, talks us through our unconscious biases, how we can come to terms with them, and ways for moving forwards. Spotify: tinyurl.com/4jyyxusw
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We're talking about sharing best practice and reframing teacher judgement in our conversation with Dr Mick Walker this episode, the last of four episodes chatting with Mick. Go back and listen if you've missed any! @twinklresources.bsky.social #edusky
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2krx...
The penultimate episode in our Dr Mick Walker sequence of podcasts is about ensuring we're asking students the right questions. Very important insights. @twinklresources.bsky.social
Spotify: tinyurl.com/a7uxwcau
Apple: tinyurl.com/ehcp2t33
Amazon: tinyurl.com/2xmnderk
YouTube: youtu.be/gomB4Tqz_qE
