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Nearly there for AP Huh! @johntomsett and I are doing the final edits for the 5th book in the Huh Curriculum series. Due out 24 May. As with SEND Huh, there are remarkable insights from colleagues working to support vulnerable young people to get back on track. /1
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The uber gifted @MrGoodwin23 has created this cool graphic of my session for @researchEDWarr Some of the things that are overrated And some of the things that are underrated
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Going to starting a curriculum newsletter Once a week 5 min read Some interesting stuff, collated from curriculum thinkers and practitioners /1
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It turns out that we learn more if we hear things in a story. This insight is very helpful for us as we develop the curriculum. If we want our pupils to know more, remember more and be able to do more in every subject, then let’s find a great text!
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I've produced some free short films on things I've been asked about: Curriculum questions for senior leaders Differentiation v scaffolding A draft planning unit Hope they're helpful
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'Simply reading challenging, complex novels aloud and at a fast pace in each lesson repositioned ‘poorer readers’ as ’good’ readers, giving them a more engaged uninterrupted reading experience over a sustained period.' 🧵
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'Simply reading challenging, complex novels aloud and at a fast pace in each lesson repositioned ‘poorer readers’ as ‘good’ readers, giving them a more engaged uninterrupted reading experience over a sustained period.' thanks for link @stevewillshaw
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Hello Twitter follower In the run up to the new term we've decided to make access to the @MyattandCo resources free Over 500 films, including ✅ Primary Subject Networks with @creativeHigg /1
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Pupils want to do demanding work We sometimes make things too easy for too many of our pupils in the mistake belief that they can’t cope They can
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Is there too much: - producing evidence for other adults? And not enough: - looking at pupils' work - talking to them about their work? If the adults can't work out what's going on, without truckloads of 'evidence' should they be doing the job?
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'Great hospitals do two things: They look after patients, and they teach young doctors.' David Ogilvy & it follows that: Great schools do two things: They teach pupils, and they develop all teachers
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On marking books 👇👇 Teaching for Mastery by @EmathsUK
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Home after 2 weeks away and forgot to get milk. So has to be gin 🙄
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I have a new book. With a smashing foreword by @teacherhead and generous words from Tim Oates @Cam_Assessment via the long suffering @JohnCattEd
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Starting in September, it's called Curriculum 101 If helpful you can sign up here /2
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Overrated: 🟣 Powerpoints Underrated: 🟢 Visualisers
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And it's now live Boom
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'When you give one group easier work and one group harder work, you plan to widen the gap in your class, and that is exactly what will happen. As Bart Simpson said ‘so we’re going to catch up…by going slower than they are?’ Great, from @MrBoothY6
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I have written some thoughts on differentiation. I love differentiation. It's brilliant. Done right it's a challenging, exciting and eye-opening bit of classroom practice. I do not like differentiation by activity based on a pre-determined idea of a child
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Why we should be using more stories in the curriculum New post
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New book: Back on Track Takes a look at what we need to cut in order to do our best work Draws on @GregoryMcKeown 's Essentialism, Kondo & the Pareto Principle With thanks to @JohnCattEd @ClareSealy @jasonramasami & Maddy Davies Hope it’s helpful
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Five caveats for the curriculum Thread One: there’s no need to have everything in place for us to get cracking. Sometimes, there’s a reluctance to make a start until all the plans are written up.
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Thinking of running some low cost primary network meetings for foundation subjects next term Live Recorded Interesting guests Some neat resources Would these be helpful?
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The problem with activity: We conflate it with productivity
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Some headlines from 'Why Knowledge Matters' ED Hirsch 2016 'There are no significant shortcuts to intellectual competence' 1/10
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We have an awful lot of ‘stuff’ going on in schools that is getting in the way of our core business: teaching and learning. It’s time to take a hard look and decide whether all of it is really necessary
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Being busy does not mean we're being productive
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I'm doing a session on getting the best out of knowledge organisers. This Thursday 28 Jan 16.00-17.30 Live and recorded
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This is the way I currently go about planning a new curriculum unit: All my work is draft/work in progress - Unit title - Link to the NC programme of study - A note on how this unit builds on pupils' prior knowledge (if that's the case) - A note on where it might lead /1
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'When you give one group easier work and one group harder work, you literally sit and plan to widen the gap in your class, and that is exactly what will happen' Great post on the pitfalls of differentiation from @MrBoothY6
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When we’re discussing curriculum intent I reckon we need to be ambitious in the ways we talk about the individual subjects. Curriculum intent more than words on a website If we are leading or teaching a subject, we might ask ourselves: /1
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Here in the Myatt attic we've been working on a new platform #thesoak Films & resources for teachers, including support staff, and leaders including governors I shall be doing a webinar to explore the site on Thurs 22 Oct 7pm Link to join webinar here
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Hello Twitter follower Do you think a 'Netflix' for CPD is a good idea? If so, what would you call it? Cheers
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New book! 'Huh' Curriculum conversations between subject and senior leaders It's been a blast doing this with @johntomsett
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A curriculum only really comes to life when it comes into contact with pupils. We can have all the fancy words on websites, we can have exquisite curriculum plans And we can have the whole curriculum mapped to within an inch of its life. /1
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So @MyattandCo is a year old We are making the 22 recordings of 'Huh: curriculum conversations between subject and senior leaders' FREE until 5 Nov You just need a free account to access
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Curriculum conversations between subject and senior leaders: some thoughts While there has been truckloads going on in schools on the curriculum, there is sometimes a gap in the professional discussions between subject and senior leaders. /1
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When we’re discussing curriculum intent I reckon we need to be ambitious in the ways we talk about the individual subjects. It’s more than words on a website If we are leading or teaching a subject, we might ask ourselves: /1
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Have had a lot of requests for summaries for each of the national curriculum subjects. So, here they are
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A school that privileges curriculum development will ensure that time is found for curriculum development Creating time means asking what needs to be cut It means taking a hard look at marking, meetings, data & a bunch of other stuff
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Baby led weaning, according to #minimyatt
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The Curriculum: What to Cut? Because we can't do everything New post
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Myatt men & me 😂
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Well that was fun Went for a swim and got to hang out with the minis
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We’re too focused on ‘how do I avoid criticism,’ and not focused enough on ‘how do I make a difference?’ – Seth Godin
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'Our analyses show that teachers working in more supportive professional environments improve their effectiveness more over time than teachers working in less supportive contexts. Matthew A. Kraft Associate Professor of Education & Economics, Brown University /1
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Are we getting differentiation right? Free short film
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Just uploaded more lovely texts to The Teachers' Collection They're linked to the programmes of study in the national curriculum They've got draft planning units and vocab lists And they're free! /1
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‘I only observe a lesson with a view to asking how can I help you get better’ @johntomsett #CPTSA
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On ability setting. Chn's views. Breaks your heart... Via @AlisonMPeacock
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Being busy does not mean we're being productive
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Humans first, professionals second ‘When you show deep empathy toward others, their defensive energy goes down, and positive energy replaces it. That's when you can get more creative in solving problems.’ - Stephen Covey
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No-one wants to feel like a muppet. Curriculum conversations can be tough, for several reasons. One reason is that it’s a hefty job. This is why the conversations need to happen over time.
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Ethic of Excellence @RonBergerEL #revisiting
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Character education is not something that is added on. It should be lived through the curriculum. Pupils need opportunities to make choices, offer service, make a contribution. @teacherhead #3MCCardiff
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Full moon rising, Portmeirion
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'Needs, not labels' 'Prior attainment should never be an anchor on future attainment. Differentiation should be about 'scaffolding up', not setting limitations on what pupils can achieve.' @marcrowland73 @JohnCattEd
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This week I did a live session on 'Curriculum and the curse of content coverage' and the recording is now up on @thesoak_edu Free access
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I've just checked in to the Premier Inn in Loughborough. I'm very happy about this because I tried to check in this time last night, and it couldn't find my reservation. That's because I had booked a room at the Premier Inn in Birmingham 😂😂
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Being busy does not mean we're being productive
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'We have to do this work on the curriculum over time. We cannot do everything at once. Should not be putting too much pressure on colleagues' @johntomsett #3CMBrum
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My presentation on curriculum for #EducationFest
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There is a place in hell reserved for the small number of school leaders who insist that statements on a tracking system must also be the lesson objectives
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Opportunity cost Sticking stuff into books 22 mins a day sticking in Equals 110 mins a week over 39 weeks Equals 78 hours Equals 1️⃣ 6️⃣ school days a year sticking in Mick Waters via @johntomsett
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Three principles for implementing the curriculum
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The problem with activity: We conflate it with productivity
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Phew. At the right venue
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Promoting reading across the secondary curriculum from @ClareSealy for @rEDSurrey2020 Pretty important for sec colleagues I reckon
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I’m setting off to spend the night by the river, in a hammock, solo. No signal down there so I’ll sign in & let my 2 followers know tomorrow morning. In case anyone apart from the dog is keen to know how I get on
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The problem with activity: We conflate it with productivity
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‘The best test of a school is what happens when no one is looking’ @johntomsett #3CMCLondon
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Thought I'd give away a copy of each of my books Will pick the most amusing response this w/e
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And 6 months after ⁦ @johntomsett ⁩ and I had the first interview with ⁦ @GarryLittlewood ⁩ ’Huh’ is here! Mega thanks to team ⁦ @JohnCattEd ⁩ who have been amazing
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'Great hospitals do two things: They look after patients, and they teach young doctors.' David Ogilvy & it follows that: Great schools do two things: They teach pupils, and they develop all teachers
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Another brilliant edition of Impact from @CharteredColl I reckon every school should have at least one member of staff signed up, paid for by the school. We can't ignore the quality of info and insights into classroom practice
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Myatt minor has arrived. Marvellous
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Link to the curriculum webinar slides available here Wrong link last night, sorry 😬
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‘If the curriculum is the progression model it had better not be shit’ @DavidDidau @researchED1 #rED21
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Did you that know anyone who works in education can call a free helpline on 08000 56256. @EdSupportUK counsellors are there to listen in confidence 24/7. Please copy, paste and pass on (rather than sharing) on #WorldMentalHealthDay .
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If you're looking for headline summaries for the national curriculum subjects Plus links to good quality resources, you might find these helpful
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Cold Calling: The #1 strategy for inclusive classrooms - remote and in person Terrific post from @teacherhead
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I'm planning some online materials to support the curriculum. It would be great to have your input...
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Everyone in the sector needs to grow their subject knowledge, myself included. This can seem like a big ask. It is, but there are some ways to make it easier and more enjoyable. An example from one school: /1
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If we are serious about providing pupils with an ambitious curriculum, we need to consider how the ‘high challenge’ is balanced by ‘low threat’. First, what do we mean by challenge? /1
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We have an awful lot of ‘stuff’ going on in schools that is getting in the way of our core business: teaching and learning. It’s time to take a hard look and decide whether all of it is really necessary
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‘Putting a few black and brown faces on a PowerPoint is not diversifying the curriculum’ #IncludEd24 @DiverseEd2020 @benniekara @Ethical_Leader @TheDifferenceEd
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There's a joke about two men in a bar. One says to his friend ‘I’ve taught my dog to speak French.’ ‘Really?’ says his mate, ‘Let’s hear him then.’ ‘I said I taught him, I didn’t say he’d learnt it’ /1
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Thinking about curriculum intent Making sure it's ambitious Recording and resources, free to access
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Link to slides from my session and curriculum links here #rEDSurrey
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Addressing educational disadvantage: From strategy to the classroom Just about the best summary ever Not surprising as it's from @marcrowland73 via @UnityResSch
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