The Teaching Delusion 3: Power Up Your Pedagogy

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In this blog post I’ll be introducing the concept of podcasts and talking about how they can be used within a teaching context. What are Podcasts and how can they be used in teaching?

Field reports. If you are attending an event, conference or trip why not create a field report based around what you are doing and learning for students to listen to. From 1st July 2021, VAT will be applicable to those EU countries where VAT is applied to books - this additional charge will be collected by Fed Ex (or the Royal Mail) at the time of delivery. Shipments to the USA & Canada: Is fun and engaging. Being involved in both making and listening to podcasts boosts the chances that students will engage with the process of learning.

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Key messages from within each chapter are summarised by superb sets of Sketchnotes, produced by Finola Wilson from Impact Wales. Throughout the book, Reflective Tasks are included to support critical thinking and discussion. You’ll need something that’s capable of recording sound, but most modern smartphones and laptops have built in microphones which can be used. Otherwise there is a broad variety of cheap microphones available, lapel mics in particular can be helpful as they can just be clipped on and then forgotten about. Whether you are just starting as a teacher or have been teaching for thirty years, Power Up Your The Illustrated Handbook of Teaching should prove invaluable as a handbook to support you make your teaching even better than it is already. If you are a middle or senior leader, it should prove just as valuable in helping you to support others.

I think we’ve created an amazing resource between us and I can’t wait to see how it’s used by teachers in the classroom.”Whether you are just starting as a teacher or have been teaching for thirty years, Power Up Your Pedagogy: The Illustrated Handbook of Teaching should prove invaluable as a handbook to support you make your teaching even better than it is already. If you are a middle or senior leader, it should prove just as valuable in helping you to support others. A compelling description of what we know about how learning happens and what to do about it in the classroom, ably supported by excellent illustrations. It’s clear, practical, easy to apply and highly likely to improve your teaching practice.” Doug Lemov, author of Teach Like a Champion Bruce Robertson and Finola Wilson have teamed up to create a resource for teachers which expertly weaves together the latest research in cognitive science with advice borne from years of practical experience of teaching. It takes some powerful and complex ideas, and makes them accessible for busy teachers, without dumbing down the content. It is very clearly laid out, making it easy to dip into, and is accompanied by beautiful and effective sketch notes. This is a book I wish I’d had when I was teaching.” If you are a teacher or school leader looking for a one-stop professional development resource focused on teaching practice, Power Up Your Pedagogy: The Illustrated Handbook of Teaching is the perfect book for you.

Enables students to learn valuable digital skills such as audio recording and editing, as well as improving vocal and communication skills in terms of explaining information succinctly and comprehensively. As a self-improvement and coaching resource, it is essential reading for all teachers and school leaders. Can be useful for accessibility. Podcasts could be an alternative for those who may find written resources difficult, such as students with Dyslexia. The format of podcasts along with their ease of use, low barrier to entry and the ability to share freely with others means they can be a great teaching tool. You can create your own podcasts for your students to listen to as well as getting students to create their own podcasts as learning artifacts.

Publishing and sharing your podcast 

Every year, a multitude of books are published on the subject of teaching and learning, but only a few are designed to be used by educators in the classroom. Headteacher and author Bruce Robertson has teamed up with Finola Wilson of Impact Wales to publish a new handbook that aims to transform teaching practice.