The Impact Podcast: Recent Episodes
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New data has been released by the Welsh Government about the national test results. And it’s very bad. Fin and Jane discuss the data and why what it reveals is nothing short of a national scandal.
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In this episode, Fin and Jane are joined by education explorer and author Lucy Crehan to discuss Curriculum for Wales.
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In this second of two episodes, Jane and Fin analyse the recommendations made by Wales’ education inspectorate Estyn in the 2023/24 academic year so far.Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906 Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068 Subscribe to ImpactPlus today:www.impact.wales/impactplus Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/impacthome/message
In this first of two episodes, Jane and Fin analyse the recommendations made by Wales’ education inspectorate Estyn in the 2023/24 academic year so far.
Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy:
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Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy:
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Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller
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Wales’ Cabinet Secretary for Education, Lynne Neagle, has given some indications of her priorities and the potential direction of travel for education. Jane and Fin discuss.
Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy:
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There's a crisis in education in Wales, and schools are under enormous pressure. So, in this episode, Fin and Jane ask what teachers should stop doing to help themselves and their learners.
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How do you go from novice to expert? In this episode Fin and Jane discuss the idea at the very heart of teaching and learning.Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068Subscribe to ImpactPlus today: www.impact.wales/impactplusHosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/impacthome/message
Teachers often feel that their learners are not resilient enough. In this episode, Jane and Fin look at the relationship between resilience and independent learning and discuss how teachers can support resilience in the classroom.Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068Subscribe to ImpactPlus today: www.impact.wales/impactplusHosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/impacthome/message
Wales' new Cabinet Secretary for Education, Lynne Neagle, has given the first indications of how she will handle her brief. Fin and Jane discuss How Ms Neagle has started her new role.
Publication of the Independent Welsh Pay Review Body’s strategic review of the structure of teachers’ and leaders’ pay and conditions in Wales: https://www.gov.wales/written-statement-publication-independent-welsh-pay-review-bodys-strategic-review-structure
Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy:
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Wales has a new cabinet secretary for education - Lynne Neagle. In this episode, Jane and Fin discuss the five challenges she faces in the role and how she might tackle them.
Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy:
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Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy:
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Wales has a new cabinet secretary for education - Lynne Neagle. In this special episode, Fin and Jane ask if Ms Neagle can fix the crisis in education, as well as discussing the recent IFS report, which lays bare the scale of the challenge she faces.
IFS report, Major Challenges for Education in Wales: https://ifs.org.uk/publications/major-challenges-education-wales
Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy:
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Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy:
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In this episode, Fin and Jane bring you up to date with the latest educational news and announcements from the Welsh Government, Estyn and elsewhere.
LINKS
Estyn's National Headteacher Conference:
https://freshwater.eventscase.com/EN/estynheadteacherconference/Resources
14-16 learning under the Curriculum for Wales:
https://www.gov.wales/14-16-learning-under-curriculum-wales
Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy:
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Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068
Subscribe to ImpactPlus today: www.impact.wales/impactplus
Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller
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Effective feedback is essential for pupil progress. While many teachers give feedback in class, they might not appreciate why it’s so important. Fin and Jane discuss how to give effective feedback.
Education Endowment Foundation feedback guidance report:
https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-evidence/teaching-learning-toolkit/feedback
Our active feedback tasks sketchnote:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BlVe49Nn9FM6qIoMIqXCdauPvz0LLXIz/view
Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906
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In this episode Jane and Fin are taking it back to basics and discussing how to teach the basics of literacy and numeracy.
Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906/
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Multiple choice questions are an amazing resource - versatile, flexible and useful, they provide teachers with an in-depth opportunity to identify learning and uncover misconceptions. Fin and Jane discuss their importance and why they are an essential teaching tool.
Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906/
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In this episode, Fin and Jane are joined by special guest Sue Marles, headteacher of Raglan CIW Primary School. They discuss how Impact has worked with the school to help instill a culture of professional learning.Bloom’s Taxonomy - Active Verb List: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IkKhPWGf3FocZ-b_Rl85HI9VSF31b3U1/Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906/Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068Subscribe to ImpactPlus today: www.impact.wales/impactplusHosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/impacthome/message
Education in Wales is in crisis. With the backdrop of the PISA results and an ongoing funding crisis, more evidence has emerged that things are going wrong. In this episode, Fin and Jane discuss Estyn’s annual report and the letter to the minister from the chair of the review of the middle tier.
Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy:
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What is deep learning, and why is it important for teachers to understand the concept? Jane and Fin discuss.
PAPER: Craik & Lockhart (1972) - Levels of Processing: A Framework for Memory Research.http://wixtedlab.ucsd.edu/publications/Psych%20218/Craik_Lockhart_1972.pdf
Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy:
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In this episode Fin and Jane discuss progression in Curriculum for Wales. Progression is front and centre of CfW, but what does it mean and what do teachers need to know?
Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy:
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Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy:
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Cognitive load theory has been described as the single most important thing teachers need to understand. But what is it and how can it help in teaching? In this episode, Fin and Jane discuss everything teachers need to know about cognitive load theory.
LINK: Cognitive load theory in practice: https://education.nsw.gov.au/about-us/education-data-and-research/cese/publications/practical-guides-for-educators/cognitive-load-theory-in-practice
Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy:
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Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy:
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What do teachers really think of Curriculum for Wales? Impact Wales has been polling teachers on behalf of ITV News to find out. In this episode, Fin and Jane discuss the survey results.
Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906/Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068Subscribe to ImpactPlus today: www.impact.wales/impactplusHosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur
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It’s almost Christmas, so Fin and Jane are ending 2023 on a high with a quiz, featuring questions about the Impact Podcast and education in Wales! How many will you get right?
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Resilience has always been an issue in learning, but it has taken on a new importance since the pandemic. With resilience now embedded in Curriculum for Wales as one of the four purposes, Fin and Jane discuss how teachers can help pupils build resilience.
Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906/
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The PISA 2022 test results are out. And they do not make for good reading for the education system in Wales. In this episode Jane and Finola give their analysis of the results and what they mean. *CLARIFICATION: In this podcast we mentioned that the Republic of Ireland mandate Systematic Synthetic Phonics for all schools. We’ve since learned this is incorrect. However, they are #2 in the world in PISA for reading, up from #9 despite covid. So they are making sure pupils read well, early. Definitely something to explore further.Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906/Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068Subscribe to ImpactPlus today: www.impact.wales/impactplusHosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/impacthome/message
Next week, the PISA international student test results will be published. A recently published set of reading and numeracy test results showed standards among 7-14-year-olds in Wales have fallen since Covid. Fin and Jane ask what will this mean for PISA?
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There's a gap in education in Wales between expectation and reality. Jane and Fin discuss why expectation bias could spell disaster for education reform.
Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906/
Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068
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Independent learning is a phrase that is often used in education, but what does it mean? How do pupils become ‘independent’ in their learning, and what is expected of teachers? Jane and Fin answer these questions and more.
Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906/
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Back in episode 35, more than two years ago, Fin and Jane were joined by special guest Jared Cooney Horvath to discuss the science of learning. In this episode they look back at that discussion and reflect on what they've learned since.Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906/Buy our professional learning pack, Pedagogy at the Heart of Curriculum for Wales: https://www.impact.wales/product/12-pedagogical-principles-of-curriculum-for-wales-learning-pack/Subscribe to ImpactPlus today: www.impact.wales/impactplus Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur
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The Welsh Government has made significant in-year spending cuts that will hit the already beleaguered education budget. Fin and Jane discuss what impact this will have on schools and teachers.Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906/Buy our professional learning pack, Pedagogy at the Heart of Curriculum for Wales: https://www.impact.wales/product/12-pedagogical-principles-of-curriculum-for-wales-learning-pack/Subscribe to ImpactPlus today: www.impact.wales/impactplus Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/impacthome/message
Closing the disadvantage gap is a national priority, and it should be everyone's responsibility, from school staff to governors and parents. But closing the gap is not just about making teaching and learning better, it's much more complex than that. In this episode, Fin and Jane discuss how teachers can make a difference.
EEF report: https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/attendance-and-reading-key-barriers-to-disadvantaged-pupils-progress-say-three-in-four-schools
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In this episode Fin and Jane are joined by Hugo Hutchison, headteacher at Monmouth Comprehensive School. They discuss the school’s approach to Curriculum for Wales and professional learning, which has been praised by Estyn.
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Pupils shouldn’t be the only learners in the classroom. Good teachers are constantly learning new knowledge and developing new understanding and then using it in their practice. In this episode, Fin and Jane look back at an earlier episode (101) exploring the concept of deliberate practice.
Cognitive Load and Classroom Teaching: The Double-Edged Sword of Automaticity
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/232817919_Cognitive_Load_and_Classroom_Teaching_The_Double-Edged_Sword_of_Automaticity
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In this episode Jane and Fin are joined by Chris Such, author of The Art and Science of Teaching Primary Reading. They discuss reading comprehension across the curriculum.
Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906/
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Impact Wales has conducted an analysis of Estyn’s recommendations for all primary and secondary schools that received a full inspection in the 2022/23 academic year. In this episode, Fin and Jane discuss the findings and what insights they provide.
Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906/
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In this episode Fin and Jane are joined by Paul Phillips, headteacher at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Flint. They discuss how Impact has supported the school to track progress in Curriculum for Wales. *This episode is a follow-up to episode 123, in which Fin and Jane spoke to the assistant heads of St Richard Gwyn Catholic High School.
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The 12 pedagogical principles are designed to underpin the implementation of Curriculum for Wales. But is that really the best way of doing it? Fin and Jane discuss pedagogy in CfW, how it’s reflected in the Welsh Government Guidance and what teachers need to know.
For more information on our Pedagogy at the Heart of Curriculum for Wales Workshop and professional learning pack, click here: https://www.smore.com/5s046-pedagogy-in-cfw-workshop-2023
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It’s the new academic year and Fin and Jane are returning to a familiar topic - accountability. In this episode they discuss how accountability fits in with Welsh Government policy expectations and the ethos of Curriculum for Wales.
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In this episode, the last of the 2022/23 academic year, Fin and Jane bring you up to date with the latest educational news and announcements from the Welsh Government.
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In this episode Fin and Jane are joined by Matt Davies, assistant headteacher for teaching, learning and curriculum and Louise Walsh, assistant headteacher for standards and outcomes from St Richard Gwyn Catholic High School in Flint. They discuss how Impact has supported the school to track progress in Curriculum for Wales.
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Read our blog on providing high-quality professional learning on a budget: https://www.smore.com/5cunw
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New ‘made for Wales’ GCSEs have been announced by Qualifications Wales. In this episode, Fin and Jane discuss the changes to the qualifications and what they mean for teachers and learners.
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The teaching of reading comprehension in schools is not where it should be. In this episode, Jane and Fin discuss why we’re getting reading comprehension wrong.
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Since the pandemic, professional learning has increasingly moved online, with a proliferation of virtual courses and digital platforms. In this episode, Jane and Fin discuss the pros and cons of this approach.
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In this episode, Fin and Jane look back at some of the discussions they’ve had with each other and with special guests about the knowledge that makes a real difference in the classroom. They’ve chosen clips from three episodes that feature some of the most important and relevant research that teachers need to know.
The clips are taken from the following episodes:
- Episode 35: The science of learning, with Jared Cooney Horvath
- Episode 44: How to teach for transfer
- Episode 61: Children’s habits, with Harry Fletcher-Wood
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Schools across Wales are strapped for cash and struggling to deliver for pupils. In this episode, Fin and Jane discuss the implications of budget cuts on the classroom and look at what services the Welsh Government could cut to ensure more money goes directly to schools.
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What is questioning? Why is it important? How can teachers improve questioning in the classroom? Appropriately, Fin and Jane will be answering all these questions in this episode. Buy Power Up Your Pedagogy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068Subscribe to ImpactPlus today: www.impact.wales/impactplus Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/impacthome/message
In this episode Jane and Fin are joined by special guests, headteacher Louise Edgerton and deputy head Jodie Stewart from Hyndland Secondary School in Glasgow, Scotland. Impact Wales has worked with the staff at Hyndland since 2020, focusing on the science of learning and curriculum design. Buy Power Up Your Pedagogy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068Subscribe to ImpactPlus today: www.impact.wales/impactplus Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/impacthome/message
In this episode, Jane and Fin discuss a recent Welsh Government report into the implementation of Curriculum for Wales.
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This special compilation episode features highlights from three previous episodes focused on that all-important topic - reading. Buy Power Up Your Pedagogy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068Subscribe to ImpactPlus today: www.impact.wales/impactplus Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/impacthome/message
Estyn recently made an announcement about changes to the school inspection process in Wales. In this episode Fin and Jane discuss what the changes are and what they mean for schools.
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It’s the gap that all teachers should be focused on - the teaching and learning gap. But what is it and how can it be closed? Jane and Fin discuss.
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In this episode Fin and Jane take a look at some recent education-related news and announcements in Wales, including the National Education Mission Roadmap. Subscribe to ImpactPlus today: www.impact.wales/impactplus Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/impacthome/message
In this episode Fin and Jane examine the progress of Scotland’s Curriculum for Excellence. Looking back at previous episodes, they discuss what Wales can learn from the experiences of schools in Scotland.Subscribe to ImpactPlus today: www.impact.wales/impactplus Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/impacthome/message
In this episode Jane and Fin discuss assessment and progression in Curriculum for Wales with Matthew McAvoy, assistant head at Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni. Impact has been working with the Cwm Rhymni cluster of schools to help them design their curriculum. Subscribe to ImpactPlus today: www.impact.wales/impactplus Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/impacthome/message
This week sees the publication of a new book - Power Up Your Pedagogy: The Illustrated Handbook of Teaching. Written by Bruce Robertson and illustrated by Impact’s Finola Wilson, the book is a one-stop professional development resource for teaching practice. In this episode, we’re joined by Bruce to discuss why it’s the only teaching handbook you’ll ever need.
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New research from Scotland shows Curriculum for Excellence is failing, with a narrowing of the curriculum in secondary schools and low-performing subjects being cut. Jane and Fin discuss what this means for Curriculum for Wales.
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In this episode, Fin and Jane discuss how to support vulnerable and disadvantaged learners. With policy and funding often focused on this cohort, what does the research say will make an impact?
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Last year, Impact focused on the wellbeing crisis facing school leaders and teachers in the wake of Covid. Now, with a growing cost of living crisis and many educators taking strike action, Fin and Jane revisit a previous episode focusing on wellbeing (Ep 81) and look at what has changed.
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In this episode, Jane and Fin discuss the role of social media in professional learning for teachers and how it has changed over the years.
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How has the inspection process changed since Curriculum for Wales started being implemented in schools and what can it tell us about the future of the curriculum? Fin and Jane discuss.
Estyn annual report: https://www.estyn.gov.wales/annual-report/2021-2022
Analysis blog: https://www.smore.com/1vawj
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In this episode, Jane and Fin are joined by special guest Will Barrett, deputy head of Peter Lea Primary School in Cardiff. Impact has worked with Will and his school on the quality of written communication, the science of learning, curriculum design, and how all these aspects inform each other.
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Pupils shouldn’t be the only learners in the classroom. Good teachers are constantly learning new knowledge and developing new understanding and then using it in their practice. In this episode Fin and Jane discuss the concept of deliberate practice.
Cognitive Load and Classroom Teaching: The Double-Edged Sword of Automaticity https://www.researchgate.net/publication/232817919_Cognitive_Load_and_Classroom_Teaching_The_Double-Edged_Sword_of_Automaticity
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It’s our 100th episode, so we’ve handed hosting duties over to our producer Darren. We’ll be discussing the history of the Impact Podcast and solving some of Wales’ biggest education problems. And, as it’s Christmas, there might even be a festive surprise or two!
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In this episode Jane and Fin get the view from the classroom on assessment and progression within CfW. They discuss the topic with Ynysboeth Community Primary School headteacher Beth Wade and deputy head Patrick Milinczuk. Impact has been working with Beth and Patrick and their cluster since the start of the year.
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As we near the end of the Autumn term, Curriculum for Wales is being implemented across schools. In this episode Jane and Fin have picked out the five top things to remember that could make or break CfW - the ‘lethal mutations’.
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After a short break, Fin and Jane are back, and this week they’re discussing a variety of topics including Twitter, dealing with personal stuff, success criteria and worked examples.
(Apologies for the sound issues in this episode.)
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Occasionally on the Impact Podcast we’re joined by special guests from the world of education, from policy makers and academics to school leaders and classroom teachers. In this special compilation episode, we feature discussions with three of our guests who started their careers in teaching before going in to be educational researchers and authors.
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Jared Cooney Horvath, an award-winning neuroscientist and best-selling author. We discussed the science of learning.
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Lucy Crehan, an education explorer and author. We discussed the different approaches to education around the world.
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Harry Fletcher-Wood, a teacher, researcher and teacher educator. We discussed how teachers can use behavioural science techniques to increase motivation.
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In this episode Fin and Jane discuss accountability, with a specific focus on Curriculum for Wales. For such an important and complex topic there’s still a lack of clarity from the Welsh Government. So, what is accountability, why is it so important and what does it mean in the context of CfW?
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Occasionally on the Impact Podcast were joined by special guests from the world of education, from policy makers and academics to school leaders and classroom teachers. In this special compilation episode, we feature discussions with four of our guests who each had a different perspective on Curriculum for Wales.
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Dr Kevin Smith, a senior lecturer in education at Cardiff University, who worked with pioneer schools in the early stages of development for CfW.
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James McEnaney, a former secondary school teacher and author of the book ‘Class Rules – the truth about Scottish schools’.
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Jamie Tennant, head of Hawarden Village Church School, which started its work towards CfW by empowering its teachers to make effective decisions for themselves, with a particular focus on pedagogy.
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Steph Robinson, a teacher and facilitator of the National Network conversations.
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In this episode Fin and Jane are getting out their crystal ball to see if they can predict the future of Curriculum for Wales, based on the experiences of teachers in Scotland who are delivering the Curriculum for Excellence.
LINKS
Scotland’s Curriculum for Excellence, Into the Future (OECD report):
https://www.oecd.org/education/scotland-s-curriculum-for-excellence-bf624417-en.htm
Scottish Learning Festival 2022:
http://www.scottishlearningfestival.com/
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After years of unprecedented pressure and expectation on schools and teachers - from Curriculum for Wales to Covid - it feels like education in Wales is in crisis. Schools are increasingly expected to do more with less, but teachers are desperate for more support. Fin and Jane discuss.
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As the new academic year continues, many schools are busy putting their Curriculum for Wales plans into practice. Fin and Jane have focused on CfW in many podcasts to help keep teachers up to date with the latest developments. This second special compilation episode features some more of the highlights from their discussions this year. Subscribe to ImpactPlus today: www.impact.wales/impactplus Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur
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Putting reading plans in place in the early years is key. But what if reading is still a problem later on? In this episode Fin and Jane discuss what strategies teachers can use with older pupils.
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As the new academic year gets underway, many schools are busy putting their Curriculum for Wales plans into practice. Fin and Jane have focused on CfW in many podcasts to help keep teachers up to date with the latest developments. This special compilation episode - the first of two - features some of the highlights from their discussions this year.
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Jane and Fin are joined by special guest Professor Ethan Kross, the American neuroscientist and writer. They discuss the importance of the inner voice in learning.
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In this episode Fin and Jane discuss the pupil disadvantage gap, with a particular focus on the recent GCSE and A-level results.
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In the last podcast for the 2021/22 academic term, Fin and Jane look back at some of the most popular episodes of the podcast. They discuss how the conversation around CfW has changed over the last two years, and how Impact has evolved to meet new challenges.
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The colour-coded school categorisation system in Wales is no more. In its place the Welsh Government has issued new guidance on improvement, evaluation and accountability. In this episode Jane and Fin look at the accountability guidance in more detail - as this is what will ultimately make or break Curriculum for Wales.
Eight bullet points for accountability in CfW: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZXFwcLFt47zMXkmnZVuqHgL7dNhL9W3h/view?usp=sharing
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In this episode Fin and Jane discuss equity. Coherence, progression, assessment, teaching and learning - it’s all about equity. But it is particularly important at the moment with the introduction of Curriculum for Wales - how do we ensure equity for all of our learners?
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As we fast approach the September deadline for Curriculum for Wales implementation, Jane and Fin ask: “Are we nearly there yet?” They discuss what the looming deadline means for the profession and how individuals have been affected by it - in the way they work and how they access professional learning.
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In this episode, Fin and Jane are joined by special guest Dr Hayley Lewis to discuss teacher wellbeing and resilience. Hayley is a chartered psychologist, consultant, coach and teacher.
Hayley’s links:
Website: https://halopsychology.com/
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/hajlewis
Twitter: https://twitter.com/haypsych
Sketchnotes: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BVBis37Hn0n5F6iihRu1xmXHs1SGwG6j?usp=sharing
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Covid-19 has had a catastrophic effect on the mental health and emotional wellbeing of teachers, leaders and support staff across Wales.
In this episode, Jane and Fin discuss the wellbeing crisis in education and look at some of the potential solutions.
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In this super-sized episode Fin and Jane take a look at a slew of recent education-related news and announcements in Wales, including two written statements, a blog, a podcast interview and various news stories.
Here are links to some of the items discussed in this episode:
- Independent review of leadership
- Written Statement: Support for Leaders and the National Professional Learning Entitlement
- Emma & Tom Talk Teaching – podcast with Jeremy Miles
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In this episode Fin and Jane look at how schools can make assessment in Curriculum for Wales work - how it can make a difference for pupils and support progress.
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The Welsh Government has published a new resource setting out what schools have to do for September with regard to Curriculum for Wales.
In this episode Fin and Jane discuss the resource, what it means for teachers and schools and why language is important.
LINK: Curriculum for Wales – what’s legally required for September? https://curriculumforwales.gov.wales/2022/05/04/curriculum-for-wales-whats-legally-required-for-september/
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Are we all facing lethal levels of cognitive overload? Has multitasking and over-working become the new pandemic? In other words, are we all frogs in pots of slowly boiling water, oblivious to the danger?
This week Jane and Fin discuss the increasing demands being put on teachers’ time and minds.
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Bruce Robertson is rector of Berwickshire High School and author of The Teaching Delusion trilogy of books.
He joins Fin and Jane to discuss what makes high quality teaching and learning, as well as the work they are doing together.
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The National Network is a Welsh Government initiative to help teachers introduce Curriculum for Wales, through sharing ideas and discussing ways of overcoming difficulties. So, what have these conversations involved, and what ideas have come up?
In this episode, Jane and Fin speak to Steph Robinson, a geography teacher and author and a facilitator of the National Network conversations.
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week Fin and Jane are discussing three big pieces of news about Welsh education:
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Measures to close the disadvantage gap
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A new online resource for professional learning
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Estyn’s report into LA and consortia support to schools for CfW
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In this episode Jane and Fin discuss a trend for the type of support being offered for Curriculum for Wales.
How is the curriculum being implemented? Is it too Anglicised?
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In this episode Fin and Jane look at some of the unanswered questions around Curriculum for Wales and try to think about what the solutions might be.
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Why is using research to inform what teachers do in the classroom so important?
In this episode Jane and Fin discuss research-informed education.
They look at what’s already happening, what expectations are put on teachers and what schools could be doing.
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In this episode Fin and Jane are joined by Ian Timbrell, deputy headteacher at Cwmbach Community Primary School in Aberdare and self-confessed “grammar geek”.
They discuss what the research says about the importance of grammar as well as his own school’s ‘grammar journey’.
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In this episode Fin and Jane are joined by Ceri Richmond, deputy headteacher at Morriston Comprehensive School in Swansea.
They discuss how Impact Wales worked on a professional learning project with staff to help them understand and improve pedagogy.
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Do teachers feel ready for September 2022? The implementation of Curriculum for Wales represents a fundamental change for the education system in Wales, but with 20 weeks to go there are still serious concerns.
What’s more, a survey commissioned by the Welsh Government has highlighted significant issues for some schools that should sound warning bells.
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In the classroom, questioning is used to elicit answers, to find out how much learning has taken place. But what is the purpose of questioning in professional learning for teachers? In this episode Fin and Jane question the role of asking questions.
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A Guardian report on a study into phonics has reignited the debate about approaches to reading in the early years. Jane and Fin welcome back special guest Rob Randel to discuss the controversy - is the focus on phonics “failing children”? Rob is a primary school teacher in Wales and a committee member of the Reading Reform Foundation.
Guardian article: Focus on phonics to teach reading is ‘failing children’, says landmark study. https://www.theguardian.com/education/2022/jan/19/focus-on-phonics-to-teach-reading-is-failing-children-says-landmark-study
Greg Ashman’s rebuttal blog: Has synthetic phonics been demolished? https://fillingthepail.substack.com/p/has-synthetic-phonics-been-demolished?s=03
Dr Jennifer Buckingham’s rebuttal blog: Groundhog day for reading instruction. https://fivefromfive.com.au/blog/groundhog-day-for-reading-instruction/
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The Welsh Government has published a new document setting out changes to assessment in Curriculum for Wales. In this episode Jane and Fin break down the changes and explain what they will mean for teachers.
Read the blog discussed in this episode: www.Smore.com/xq7gh
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Whether it is the best of times or the worst of times (to quote Charles Dickens) will depend on how you are experiencing the pandemic. For many teachers in Wales, facing an uncertain few weeks and the implementation of an entirely new curriculum in September, it’s a particularly stressful time.
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The spring term is about to start, amid much uncertainty around the impact of the Omicron variant on schools, teachers and pupils. With big decisions to be made about how this situation is managed, Fin and Jane discuss the importance of statistical literacy in education policy.
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In the final podcast of 2021, Fin and Jane discuss a range of topics, from extending the school day to the risks posed by the Omicron variant of coronavirus to the difficulties of being female in education.
Education Policy Institute evidence on extending school time: https://epi.org.uk/publications-and-research/reviewing-the-evidence-on-extending-school-time-the-good-the-bad-and-the-pretty-strong/
Laura Doel’s TES blog: https://www.tes.com/magazine/analysis/general/capacity-welsh-school-system-edge-reform-dominates
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Motivating students and getting them to pay attention in class is a struggle known to every teacher. In this episode, Fin and Jane speak to Harry Fletcher-Wood, a teacher, researcher and teacher educator. Harry has written a book about how teachers can use behavioural science techniques to increase motivation and improve behaviour among children.
To buy Harry’s book, Habits of Success, visit: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Habits-Success-Getting-Student-Learning/dp/036744495X/ref=nodl_
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The Welsh Government has published a new national resource for evaluation and improvement. Jane and Fin take an in-depth look at the resource and how it will change the culture around accountability.
To view the resource discussed in this episode, visit: https://hwb.gov.wales/evaluation-improvement-and-accountability/the-national-resource-evaluation-and-improvement/
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This week Jane and Fin are joined by Jamie Tennant, head of Hawarden Village Church School. They discuss how the school has empowered its teachers to make effective decisions for themselves and why it started its work towards Curriculum for Wales with a particular focus on pedagogy.
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In this special episode, Fin and Jane welcome back special guest Rob Randel to the podcast to discuss the latest developments in reading in Wales. Last week, Wales’ education minister Jeremy Miles announced a package of measures to improve reading in schools. But is it enough, and has he got the focus right?
Rob is a primary school teacher in Wales and a committee member of the Reading Reform Foundation.
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Investigative journalist and former secondary school teacher James McEnaney wrote the book on Scottish education - literally. In this episode he joins Fin and Jane to discuss the truth about Scottish schools, the progress of Curriculum for Excellence and what Wales’ teachers can learn from their Celtic cousins.
To purchase James’ book ‘Class Rules – the truth about Scottish schools’, click here: Class Rules — Luath Press
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This week Fin and Jane discuss their work over the last year, focusing on four of the schools they have worked with during the Covid-19 pandemic and how they have made an impact.
If your school has been facing similar issues to those we feature in this episode, get in touch and let’s have a conversation about how Impact can help.
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The second half of the autumn term is often considered the most difficult by many teachers. This year, Covid is continuing to add to the pressure and Curriculum for Wales is looming. In this episode Jane and Fin look at the progress of CfW in this context and discuss what the future holds.
To order Class Rules by James McEnaney, visit: https://www.luath.co.uk/product/class-rules
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This week Jane and Fin are joined by special guest Lucy Crehan, international education researcher, former teacher and author of Clever Lands. They discuss curriculum design and development around the world, and what educators can learn from other countries.
For more information and resources, visit: www.lucycrehan.com
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Have we got our professional learning priorities right? With Curriculum for Wales on the horizon, teachers need the best, most effective professional learning. But are they getting it? Fin and Jane discuss.
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Teachers want to do the best for their pupils, so they need access to the best professional learning. This week Fin and Jane explain how Impact’s research-led resources can help teachers make an impact in the classroom.
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The Covid-19 pandemic is still ongoing, and in many places it’s schools that are being hit the hardest, with pupils, teachers and in some cases even whole year groups absent. In this emotional special episode, Jane and Fin ask - is there a crisis in education? Do teachers feel valued? What extra support do they need?
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This week Fin and Jane are joined by Dr Kevin Smith, Senior Lecturer in Education at Cardiff University, to discuss curriculum theory. Dr Smith has been working with pioneer schools in the early stages of development of Curriculum for Wales.
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Creativity - What is it? And what is it not? In this episode Fin and Jane discuss creativity’s role in learning and explore how it can be taught in the classroom.
The paper discussed in the show: Creativity myths: Prevalence and correlates of misconceptions on creativity - ScienceDirect
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Reading is an essential skill for life, but it is also one that many children struggle to master. This week Jane and Fin are joined by Tracy Jones, headteacher of Ysgol Merllyn, to talk about the school’s reading journey.
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The Welsh Government has released a consultation on the Curriculum for Wales assessment arrangements. In this special episode, Fin and Jane share their thoughts on what this crucial consultation means for schools, teachers and pupils and how it could impact on the success of CfW.
If you listen to this podcast and have an opinion, please let Welsh Government know by completing the consultation. It is vital your views are heard.
We've created a document containing links to the consultation and a breakdown of the key issues. To download, click here.
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It’s a new academic year, and as teachers and pupils return to the classroom, thoughts turn to the future after a year of disruption. This week Fin and Jane discuss how teachers can help pupils develop resilience in a fast-changing world. But what is resilience? And can it actually be taught?
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Finola and Jane are joined by Wales’ education minister Jeremy Miles in his first podcast interview in his new portfolio. They discuss Curriculum for Wales, how to improve reading and his priorities for the next year.
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In the last regular episode of the series before the summer break, Fin and Jane look back at six years of Impact and how they are qualified to support schools and teachers.
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There’s an enormous expectation on schools to be ready for Curriculum for Wales implementation in September 2022. The attraction of “quick-fix” commercial solutions for CFW is understandable, but are they worth it? In this episode Fin and Jane discuss what schools really need.
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The OECD has published its long-awaited report into Scotland’s Curriculum for Excellence (CfE). With Curriculum for Wales sharing many similarities with CfE, Jane and Finola discuss whether Wales can avoid some of the issues raised by the OECD.
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The Welsh Government has finally published its education response plan for Covid-19. In this episode Jane and Finola go through the plan step by step and ask - what does “building back better towards reform” actually mean in practice?
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If the ultimate goal of education is transfer - the ability to apply acquired skills and knowledge in different contexts - how do you teach it in the classroom? Jane and Fin discuss this and other questions in this week’s episode.
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With education systems increasingly turning to evidence-informed approaches to reading, many focusing on systematic synthetic phonics, Fin and Jane welcome special guest Rob Randel to discuss the importance of reading. Rob is a primary school teacher in Wales and a committee member of the Reading Reform Foundation.
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With the half term break approaching, Fin and Jane take the opportunity to have a wide-ranging, open and honest discussion about what’s happening in schools and education at the moment. What do schools need? What do children need?
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Wales has a new education minister after the Senedd Election. As Jeremy Miles gets to work, Fin and Jane discuss what his priorities should be.
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This week Fin and Jane are joined by special guest Henry Sauntson, an experienced senior leader and director of TeachEast, to discuss how to put research into practice.
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Summer term is often a time when a teacher’s thoughts turn to curriculum planning. But what is curriculum? What does it mean? Why is it important? In this episode Fin and Jane tackle these and other curriculum questions.
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The 2021 Senedd election takes place on May 6. In this series of special episodes, Fin and Jane ask politicians from the four main political parties in Wales about their education policies. In this episode they summarise the responses from the politicians and analyse their policies and pledges.
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The 2021 Senedd election takes place on May 6. In this series of special episodes, Fin and Jane ask politicians from the four main political parties in Wales about their education policies. In this episode they speak to Steven Aicheler of the Welsh Liberal Democrats.
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The 2021 Senedd election takes place on May 6. In this series of special episodes, Fin and Jane ask politicians from the four main political parties in Wales about their education policies. In this episode they speak to Siân Gwenllian of Plaid Cymru.
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The 2021 Senedd election takes place on May 6. In this series of special episodes, Fin and Jane ask politicians from the four main political parties in Wales about their education policies. In this episode they speak to Tomos Dafydd Davies of the Welsh Conservatives.
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The 2021 Senedd election takes place on May 6. In this series of special episodes, Fin and Jane ask politicians from the four main political parties in Wales about their education policies. In this episode they speak to Hefin David of Welsh Labour.
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Assessment is always a hot topic in education, but with the disruption of Covid and preparation for Curriculum for Wales, it’s at the forefront of many teachers’ minds. In this episode Fin and Jane talk about the trouble with assessment.
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Fin and Jane are back after the Easter break and this week they’re talking about what Impact is all about. A year into the pandemic, it’s time to reflect on what the business stands for. They also discuss how they navigate social media through the Impact Twitter account, which with more than 30,000 followers is one of the biggest voices in education in Wales.
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This week Fin and Jane have a wide-ranging discussion about the learning process, including the roles of knowledge and enquiry and the importance of changing your mind.
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Fin and Jane are joined by special guest Jared Cooney Horvath to discuss the science of learning. An award-winning cognitive neuroscientist and best-selling author, Jared has been on a mission to bring his brain and behavioural research to schools and teachers.
Jared Cooney Horvath links
For speaking engagement bookings, online courses and training material, visit: www.lmeglobal.net
Book: https://www.lmeglobal.net/10-things-schools-get-wrong
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Despite the disruption of Covid-19, schools will still be required to implement Curriculum for Wales from September 2022. In this episode, Jane and Fin look back at how CfW was developed, look forward to the journey ahead and ask - are we ready for this fundamental change?
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This week Fin and Jane reflect on their time as teachers and share some stories and experiences from the classroom that have helped shape their thinking and inform their professional practice.
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As some primary schools in Wales reopen their doors to foundation pupils, Fin and Jane return with a new episode to ask - is it the journey or the destination that’s important in learning? They talk about the positivity of change, and how it can help develop quality.
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With some pupils set to return to schools in Wales after the half term break, thoughts are turning to the longer-term future for education. In this episode Jane and Fin discuss how educators can build back schooling, address the loss of learning and adapt their teaching practices. Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur
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This week Fin and Jane talk about their own struggles with lockdown and look at how teachers can build up their resilience and cope with the unprecedented pressures they are under. They also discuss the latest Welsh Government guidance on Curriculum for Wales.
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It’s January, we’re all suffering from lockdown fatigue and the return to normality seems a long way off. In this episode Jane and Fin discuss how exhausted teachers should focus on the priorities while also looking after their own health and wellbeing at this difficult time.
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There has been much discussion in the press, on social media and even in official reports about the quality of teaching and learning during lockdown. In this episode Jane and Fin give their thoughts on the matter and talk about the latest educational news and developments.
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With the UK in another lockdown, online learning has again become a fact of life for many learners.
In this episode, Fin and Jane talk to digital tech advocate Becki Bawler, lead teacher for IT and digital at Risca Community Comprehensive School, who shares her online learning and tech tips.
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It’s the start of the new school term, but across the four UK nations schools remain closed as new lockdowns begin. With remote learning firmly back on the agenda, Fin and Jane discuss the four key principles that will help teachers create learning that makes a difference.
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As 2020 comes to an end, Fin and Jane are joined by guest Alex Barons, assistant headteacher in charge of teaching and learning at Prestatyn High School. They discuss the challenges of preparing for a new curriculum, delivering professional learning and running a school during a pandemic.
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Resilience is a vital skill for learning and for life, but the disruption to schooling during the pandemic has led to a loss of resilience among learners. In this episode Jane and Fin look at the cognitive science behind resilience and discuss how to build resilient, motivated learners.
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This week Fin and Jane are joined by Professor Rob Coe, Director of Research and Development at Evidence Based Education and Senior Associate at the Education Endowment Foundation. They discuss assessment - its purpose, its potential, its importance and what good assessment looks like.
Evidence in Education: https://evidencebased.education
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This week Fin and Jane are in conversation with Melissa Armishaw, headteacher of Waunfawr Primary School in Crosskeys. They discuss the unique challenges of running a small primary school in the current circumstances.
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Professional learning has changed, both in terms of content and delivery, with inset days and face-to-face sessions increasingly giving way to online learning and digital alternatives. In this episode Fin and Jane discuss what this change means for the future of professional learning.
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Education Minister Kirsty Williams has announced the cancellation of GCSE, AS and A-level examinations for 2021, to be replaced with classroom assessment. In this special episode Fin and Jane discuss what this means for schools, teachers and pupils.
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Fin and Jane are joined by Daisy Christodoulou, Director of Education at No More Marking, to discuss assessment, marking and professional learning and development.
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As schools and teachers continue to prepare for the introduction of Curriculum for Wales, even with the continuing challenges of Covid-19, this week Fin and Jane discuss the future of assessment. What is the purpose of assessment, why is it so important and how do we do it?
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This week Leanne Eyre, deputy head of Elfed High School in Buckley, Flintshire, joins Jane and Fin in conversation. They discuss the changes taking place and the challenges being discovered in both teaching and professional learning.
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In this special episode Fin and Jane take a deep dive into the newly published updated guidance for curriculum reform in Wales. They look at what is included in the guidance and what the implications are for schools.
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Sam Eaton is Assistant Headteacher, Learning and Teaching, at Cardiff High School. She joins Fin and Jane to talk about delivering a curriculum during a pandemic, including pedagogy, blended learning and ‘shadow timetables’.
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With the new academic year in full swing, Jane and Fin discuss what school life is like at the moment and offer practical strategies that teachers can use in the classroom alongside Covid.
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In this episode Fin and Jane reflect on the first few weeks of the new term and the impact the current situation is having on schools and teachers.
Then they are joined by Richard Jenkins, head of Brecon High School, to discuss the challenges of leading a school during these unprecedented times.
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This week Jane and Fin are joined in conversation by Gareth Evans, Director of Education Policy at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s Yr Athrofa: Institute of Education and Humanities. they discuss teacher training, curriculum, assessment and accountability and much more.
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In the first of a new semi-regular series, Fin and Jane are joined in conversation by a special guest. This week it's Kirsty Williams, the Welsh Government’s Education Minister. They discuss dealing with the impact of coronavirus, the progress of Curriculum for Wales and the future of assessment.
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Pupils returned to the classroom this week and so did Impact, delivering socially distanced in-person professional learning for the first time since lockdown. In this episode Jane and Fin reflect on the current situation.
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As schools reopen, Fin and Jane talk about the challenges of going back to the classroom. What does the data say and what can teachers expect over the next few weeks and months?
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In the wake of the A-levels fiasco and with GCSE results due this week, Fin and Jane share their honest feelings on the current state of education.
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Fin and Jane are back after their short summer break. In this episode they discuss the constantly changing education landscape in the UK as teachers prepare for the return to full time schooling amid continuing coronavirus uncertainty.
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Whatever happens in September and beyond, Curriculum for Wales is going ahead. In this episode Fin and Jane discuss why you should be thinking about CfW now and how you can adapt to prepare for it.
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In this special, slightly longer episode, we take a deep dive into the Welsh Government’s new guidance for reopening schools in September.
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What will education look like when schools return full time in September? In this episode Fin and Jane discuss the need for flexibility around any future Covid-19 restrictions and the need for seamless transition between face to face and digital learning.
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Covid19 is likely to have an impact on schooling long after this first period of lockdown is over. In this episode Finola and Jane discuss how teachers can plan for the long term and how they can marry the emotional well-being needs of pupils with effective pedagogy.
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With blended learning likely to be a feature of education for some time, Finola and Jane discuss what teachers need to know to create blended learning that really works.
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The Welsh Government has published new guidance to support the reopening of schools later this month. In this episode Finola and Jane review the guidance and discuss what heads and teachers need to know.
To view the guidance, visit: https://gov.wales/guidance-learning-over-summer-term-keep-education-safe
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Today education minister Kirsty Williams announced all schools in Wales will reopen on June 29. In this special episode of Impact@Home, Fin and Jane discuss how this will be achieved and what educators will need to focus on when pupils return.
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With schools in Wales still closed, Fin and Jane look at the state of play with Curriculum for Wales (CfW). What is the latest guidance for schools? What is expected of teachers? What can schools and teachers do to prepare during the lockdown?
To access Impact's wide range of CfW resources, subscribe to our membership platform Impact Plus at: www.impact.wales/resources
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Welsh Government CfW documents: https://hwb.gov.wales/curriculum-for-wales
St Martin’s School podcast, with guest Kirsty Williams: https://anchor.fm/stmartinsschoolpodcast
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As the lockdown continues, it's clear that home learning and in-school provision will have to co-exist for some considerable time.
How do educators manage both of these types of provision at the same time? In this episode we ask what good home learning looks like and what teachers and schools should be doing.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
“Thinking about Pedagogy in an Unfolding Pandemic” Doucet et al - https://issuu.com/educationinternational/docs/2020_research_covid-19_eng
Dr Pooja Agarwal: Web - https://www.retrievalpractice.org/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/retrievelearn
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In this episode Fin and Jane discuss life and learning during the lockdown. What should schools and teachers be doing, and how much should they be expected to do, during the Covid-19 lockdown?
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Education Endowment Fund Covid19 resource page - https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/covid-19-resources/
- Maths resource - https://www.drfrostmaths.com/
- Prof Becky Allen’s blog on Parental Load Theory - https://rebeccaallen.co.uk/2020/04/29/parental-load-theory/
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Welcome to the Impact@Home Podcast. In this first episode Fin and Jane give an introduction to Impact School Improvement and how it can help educators make an impact in the classroom.
To read Rob Randel’s blog mentioned in this episode, visit: https://bit.ly/2VyOekb
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