#191 Tools and Tips for Teachers: Episode 12 (with Ollie Lovell)

Mr Barton Maths Podcast

In this conversation, Craig Barton and Ollie discuss various topics including recovery from illness, feedback, and teaching methods. They explore different approaches to going through responses from starters in the classroom, such as working through every answer quickly, circulating and addressing specific questions, and using mini whiteboards. They also discuss the importance of setting the tone for the lesson during the do now activity. Additionally, Craig introduces the concept of atomisation in teaching and the NPPPN sequence for teaching categorical atoms. They highlight the importance of using examples and non-examples to help students understand and categorize knowledge. In this part of the conversation, Craig and Ollie discuss the importance of using effective examples and non-examples when teaching concepts. They also explore the key factors that contribute to the success of high-achieving schools, such as sustained professional learning and a shared approach to teaching. Additionally, they discuss how pedagogy may differ when teaching senior students and the importance of providing feedback in a supportive and constructive manner. You can access the show notes here: mrbartonmaths.com/blog/tools-and-tips-for-teachers-12

Time-stamps:

1. Responses to the Do Now (05:36)
2. NPPPN (18:16)
3. Ollie's visit to a high-performing school (33:42)
4. How does pedagogy change at A Level? (49:55)
5. Words to avoid when giving feedback (58:51)
6. Triple EPPs (1:05:17)