James Dobson - Laying Mathematical Foundations - Maths Network

Laying Mathematical Foundations

Wednesday, November 2, 2022

7:30 PM - 8:45 PM Melbourne Time

James Dobson

James Dobson is a Foundation teacher and Learning Specialist at Tylden Primary School in the Macedon Ranges. James has worked with students from a diverse range of backgrounds in Victoria and the Northern Territory. During his time in the NT, he implemented a range of Direct Instruction programs and became an accredited DI trainer. He is a finalist for the Outstanding Primary Teacher award as a part of the 2022 Victorian Education Excellence Awards. James is passionate about ensuring that all students receive a quality education. This begins by laying a solid foundation. 

James blogs about education at https:// layingthefoundations.weebly.com/

Recording

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The Science of Learning is revolutionising Reading instruction. In contrast, the impact of the Science of Learning has been limited in a Maths space dominated by mindsets, productive struggle and rich tasks. 

In this session James will take us through the structure of a typical Maths lesson in his class. He will demonstrate how using a Revise-Learn-Apply framework supports student learning. James will unpack how employing a Science of Learning approach, coupled with high expectations, allows teachers to build a strong foundation for their students.