This session showcased Serpentine Primary School’s structured approach to developing emergent writers in the early years. Polly Anderson shared practical routines that use oral language, syntax, picture sequences, and macrostructure icons to support writing development. Participants explored differentiation strategies and scaffolded instruction that gradually builds student independence in narrative and information writing.
This session will examine how teachers can use real-time feedback to guide their teaching, making learning more effective and targeted. Using insights from cognitive load theory, spaced learning, and scaffolding, we’ll discuss how to respond to student needs, address misconceptions, and adjust instructional strategies on the spot.
Checking for Understanding
This session tackles one of education's most crucial challenges: accurately assessing student comprehension in real-time. Drawing on research from cognitive science, this session will explore effective strategies for formative assessment, including retrieval practice, diagnostic questioning, and the use of misconceptions as learning opportunities. Participants will leave with practical techniques to make student thinking visible and adjust instruction accordingly.
Learn about the techniques that enable learners to engage in efficient Discussions, respond to rigorous Questioning, and thrive in a culture of continual learning through effective Check for Understanding (CFU).
Sacha & Reid unpack whole-school assessment systems and provide practical strategies for leading meetings that change teaching practice using data and feedback for students.
Expertise in teaching, like in sport or music, relies on strong knowledge, adaptable skills, and effective habits. In this webinar, Stuart Kime explores what the Science of Learning reveals about developing teaching expertise and helping every teacher become more impactful. Drawing on the latest research, he shares practical, evidence-informed strategies that educators can apply immediately in their own classrooms.
