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Did you know teachers spend 200 hours/year searching for materials? Save time and boost alignment with excellent instructional materials. Read Michael Carey's recent blog to learn 3 key steps schools should take when considering curriculum changes. https://lnkd.in/gexr2KzG #HighQualityInstructionalMaterials #CurriculumChanges

How long do teachers spend looking for resources? 🤔📚 Over 80% of teachers search online for teaching resources each week. 44% spend up to an hour a week in their search. A third, spend up to three hours. You can purchase the full dataset for this question, and see more of our best questions about curriculum resources here 👉 https://bit.ly/48MGQUJ We also share exclusive findings like the below in our weekly Teacher Tapp newsletter. Sign up here to get in on the action 👇 https://lnkd.in/eax_pKPu #educationresources #educationresearch #edutech

The distinction between the prescribing and descriptive models of curriculum is quite important in educational theory and practice. ☆Prescribing Model: This model is more about the ideal or intended curriculum. It outlines the goals, content, and methods that curriculum designers believe should be included in the educational program. It’s like a blueprint for what education should look like. ☆Descriptive Model: This model, on the other hand, focuses on the actual curriculum that is implemented and experienced by students. It describes the real-world application of the curriculum, including what is taught, how it is taught, and how it is assessed.

As educators we are constantly asking ourselves, “How do we assess learning in the early years and what do we do with this information?” Understanding the purposes and benefits of assessment ensures that educators have the information they need to make decisions that impact the curriculum, environment, and teaching practices. In this workshop we will explore the role of assessment in documentation, observation and teaching and learning. #assessing #documenting #earlyyears Register today: https://lnkd.in/g2QF2XSW

Make yourself heard by responding to the HM Gov curriculum and assessment review here: https://lnkd.in/dBkbxDhB There is a specific question around technology: 53 How could technology be used to improve how we deliver the curriculum, assessment and qualifications in England? BE HEARD - BE LOUD!

This evening I reviewed the Curriculum and assessment review - I would encourage educators, careers advisers, students and parents to provide your views, thoughts and opinions by providing feedback! see post below for more details!

I really enjoyed presenting at the Historical Association conference with Geraint Brown on building a high quality history curriculum. We introduced four key curriculum elements with a series of questions. The questions are designed to prompt consideration of the robustness of a curriculum: 🔬 Scope - Is the curriculum ambitious in breadth and depth? Is it thorough and rich?  🔢 Sequence - Is content sequenced in a way that builds on and links to prior learning? How does it provide access to future learning? 🛣 Coherence - How is the narrative journey woven over time? Do substantive & disciplinary concepts resonate & develop? 🧠 Rigour - What is the history-specific rationale? Is attention paid to progress in substantive and disciplinary knowledge? Whilst these questions are history-specific, consideration of these four curriculum elements is key to constructing a high-quality curriculum in any subject. In the session we offered practical examples and pragmatic advice to support teachers to consider how these curriculum elements are manifested in a curriculum. We've written a short blog, which draws on some of the material from the session. The piece provides practical help to guide a curriculum review process. We hope it's helpful! https://lnkd.in/eReapVY3

In my role developing lesson plans for educators, I've been delving into diverse learning activities and instructional approaches. The book "NeuroTeach" emphasizes the importance of varying teaching methods and assessments based on content and timing. This guiding principle has inspired me to step outside my usual strategies while ensuring they remain rooted in educational theory. Remember, students thrive on variety in learning, and educators must have access to a collection of activities to cater to all learners effectively. #Education #LearningActivities #InstructionalApproaches #transitioningteacher #curriculum

School Leaders: Decodable books help children practice new skills in a meaningful context.  As your focus shifts to next year, whether it is implementing a new structured literacy curriculum, refining your existing curriculum, or expanding the decodable libraries in your schools, the right tools make all of the difference for your teachers.   At Express Readers, our books are designed to reinforce phonics skills in engaging, relevant stories with actual storylines. Many try to achieve this but fail. This meaningful practice helps children apply what they have learned and become more confident readers. If you are looking for a partner in this transition, assessment, or construction, we are here to help.  Visit our website to discover how our decodable books can support skill practice and literacy development in your classroom. https://lnkd.in/gTA8BmmH #decodablebooks #earlyliteracy #phonicspractice #forteachersbyteachers #readingisfun