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Back to SearchWhat's the single most important thing teachers should know?
Season 3 Episode 51
Matt and Femi reflect on what they would say if asked the question "What's the single most important thing teachers should know?", and in the end com…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
How do I improve teaching as KS3 lead or second in department?
Season 3 Episode 51
Matt and Femi respond to a listener question about steps to improve the quality of teaching in their department as a new KS3 lead or second in depart…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Some Reflections!
Season 3 Episode 50
Matt was in a reflective mood recently and shared a few of the things he has been working on and thinking about with Femi.
9 months ago
Are we overcomplicating teaching?
Season 3 Episode 49
Prompted by listener feedback, Femi and Matt explore the idea that when it comes to teaching we are making something simple more complicated than it …
9 months, 1 week ago
Class discussions...!
Season 3 Episode 48
Matt and Femi discuss what comes to mind when one hears a teacher say "We had a great discussion today about ...".
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9 months, 2 weeks ago
Attention, Participation, Thought
Season 3 Episode 47
Femi and Matt discuss the utility, pros, and cons of looking at lessons through a simple 'attention, participation, thought' lens, discuss other appr…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Getting Independent Working Happening in Lessons
Season 3 Episode 46
Matt and Femi discuss the importance of quiet independent practice for students, and get into the challenges and preconditions for getting this happe…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Rachael Southern - Reading!
Season 3 Episode 45
Matt and Femi catch up with Rachael Southern two years after her first appearance on the pod and she shares her knowledge around improving reading an…
10 months ago
Sarah Cottinghatt - Meaningful Learning & Coaching
Season 3 Episode 45
Author, teacher, trainer, and expert coach Sarah Cottinghatt joins Matt and Femi to discuss her book 'Ausubel's Meaningful Learning in Action', and c…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Rows v Groups & Detentions v Conversations
Season 3 Episode 44
In this double episode Matt and Femi explore the arguments for students sitting in rows facing the front vs sitting around tables in groups, and then…
11 months ago