Episode 178: This week onThinking Deeply about Primary Education I'm joined by Rachel Ball and Alex Fairlamb for a truly fascinating exploration of scaffolding in the classroom. As part of the chat we discuss... What is scaffolding/what is scaffolding not?  What are some of the pitfalls that teachers can fall into when trying to implement scaffolding? How can we establish scaffolding as an effective part of our practice? ...and much, much more. If you enjoy this episode, please support us by subscribing to our YouTube channel, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, or making a donation via www.ko-fi.com/tdape.  If you have any questions or comments, you can email us at [email protected] or join our Discord server, where we have a special channel for unseen question submission. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kieran-mackle/message

Episode 177: Join us for this enlightening episode of Thinking Deeply about Primary Education as we dive into the world of numbers and equations with Samantha Patterson, a primary mathematics expert from North East England. Samantha brings her extensive experience and passion for education to the table, discussing the pivotal role of high-quality mathematics education in shaping young minds. As part of the chat we discuss... The importance of a high-quality mathematics education Guiding principles for teaching mathematics Effective classroom practice Providing support for colleagues Leading at scale ...and much, much more. If you enjoy this episode, please support us by subscribing to our YouTube channel, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, or making a donation via www.ko-fi.com/tdape.  If you have any questions or comments, you can email us at [email protected] or join our Discord server, where we have a special channel for unseen question submission. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kieran-mackle/message

Episode 176: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, the inimitable Richard Selfridge joins me for an exploration of the use of student data and how teachers can (and should) use student data in a ways that are cost-effective (currency = time) and impactful in the classroom. As part of the chat we discuss... The misuse of data (common errors/misconceptions) How data can (and should) be used How to balance time, effort and impact when establishing data use systems ...and much, much more. If you enjoy this episode, please support us by subscribing to our YouTube channel, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, or making a donation via www.ko-fi.com/tdape.  If you have any questions or comments, you can email us at [email protected] or join our Discord server, where we have a special channel for unseen question submission. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kieran-mackle/message

Episode 175: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, Jon Kay (Head of Evidence Synthesis and International at the Education Endowment Foundation) joins me for an exploration of evidence synthesis and the ways teachers can put evidence to work for them in the classroom. As part of the chat we discuss... How the EEF evaluates the quality of research How teachers can navigate the huge body of education research Common pitfalls to avoid when implementing an evidence-informed approach The most significant evidence-based strategies ...and much, much more. If you enjoy this episode, please support us by subscribing to our YouTube channel, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, or making a donation via www.ko-fi.com/tdape.  If you have any questions or comments, you can email us at [email protected] or join our Discord server, where we have a special channel for unseen question submission. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kieran-mackle/message

Episode 174: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I am honoured to be joined by linguist, author and and all-round inspirational educator, Lyn Stone and Chris Such for a sensational, action packed exploration of spelling. As part of the chat we discuss... The English writing system Morphology Spelling patterns ...and much, much more. Tickets for Lyn's workshop in Leicester: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spelling-for-life-workshop-tickets-880034235087 If you enjoy this episode, please support us by subscribing to our YouTube channel, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, or making a donation via www.ko-fi.com/tdape.  If you have any questions or comments, you can email us at [email protected] or join our Discord server, where we have a special channel for unseen question submission. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kieran-mackle/message

Episode 173: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, Neil Almond takes us through the fascinating world of reading comprehension in the first, audio-lecture episode of the podcast. Featuring... Research analysis A thorough exploration of the key elements of Scarborough's "Reading Rope" Practical advice for the classroom ...and much, much more. Let us know if you enjoyed this episode format in the comments, wherever you listen or watch. If you enjoy this episode, please support us by subscribing to our YouTube channel, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, or making a donation via www.ko-fi.com/tdape.  If you have any questions or comments, you can email us at [email protected] or join our Discord server, where we have a special channel for unseen question submission. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kieran-mackle/message

Episode 172: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I'm joined by Shannen Doherty and Neil Almond for a round of unseen questions from listeners with huge connotations for our practice in the primary classroom. As part of the chat we discuss... Subject knowledge professional development - the how, the what, the WHEN!?!? NPQs and Masters - which, when and why? Helping pupils (in Year 3) work more independently in class ...and much, much more. If you enjoy this episode, please support us by subscribing to our YouTube channel, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, or making a donation via www.ko-fi.com/tdape.  If you have any questions or comments, you can email us at [email protected] or join our Discord server, where we have a special channel for unseen question submission. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kieran-mackle/message

Episode 171: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I'm joined by Shannen Doherty and Jim Brassil (@brassil88) for an exploration of effective modelling in the primary classroom. As part of the chat we discuss... What modelling is (for the purposes of this episode) Shannen and Jim's guiding principles for effective modelling How to navigate the gradual release of responsibility from teacher to pupils How to assess the effectiveness of our modelling ...and much, much more. If you enjoy this episode, please support us by subscribing to our YouTube channel, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, or making a donation via www.ko-fi.com/tdape.  If you have any questions or comments, you can email us at [email protected] or join our Discord server, where we have a special channel for unseen question submission. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kieran-mackle/message

Episode 170: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I'm joined by Lloyd Williams Jones for an exploration of how we can establish a belief in the academic potential of all pupils. As part of the chat we discuss... What a belief in the academic potential of all pupils means How we can create the conditions for all pupils to achieve well How we can approach getting pupils to believe in themselves ...and much, much more. If you enjoy this episode, please support us by subscribing to our YouTube channel, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, or making a donation via www.ko-fi.com/tdape.  If you have any questions or comments, you can email us at [email protected] or join our Discord server, where we have a special channel for unseen question submission. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kieran-mackle/message

Episode 169: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I'm joined by Stuart Welsh for an exploration of responsive teaching, the principles, the strategies and what this might look like in the classroom. If you enjoy this episode, please support us by subscribing to our YouTube channel, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, or making a donation via www.ko-fi.com/tdape.  If you have any questions or comments, you can email us at [email protected] or join our Discord server, where we have a special channel for unseen question submission. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kieran-mackle/message