EPISODE · Oct 31, 2025 · 21 MIN
High expectations and homework
from At the chalk-face · host Craig'n'Dave
🎯 High expectations. But what does that really mean?Craig and Dave are diving into one of education’s favourite buzzwords — and giving it a proper reality check! For them, it’s not about piling on pressure; it’s about purpose.In this episode, we unpack how homework can be used as a tool to prepare students for lessons, boost memory retention, and actually make learning easier — not harder. It’s all about making homework something students can achieve, enjoy, and see the value in.Discover how:✅ homework can be short, focused, and achievable (no long essays or parental help required!)✅ the flipped classroom approach helps students prepare for lessons and embed knowledge✅ note-taking with the Cornell method turns simple homework into higher-order thinking✅ Smart Revise personalised goals help students manage their workload and track progressIt’s not about making tasks harder – it’s about creating routines, habits, and consistency that really set students up to succeed.📚 Teachers, if you’ve ever wondered how to get students to actually do their homework and engage meaningfully with lessons, this video is for you.Check out all our Computer Science teaching resources in our Resource Centre:https://craigndave.org/study-tools/resource-centreCheck out Smart Revise - https://smartrevise.craigndave.org/✉️ Questions? Drop us a line at [email protected]💬 Expect laughs, honest reflections, and a few classroom stories along the way — whether you’re a teacher, head of department, or just curious about how schools really work.#TeachingLife #EducationUK #SecondaryEducation #TeacherStories #Chalkface #CraignDave #UKSchools #ClassroomInsights #EdChat
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🎯 High expectations. But what does that really mean? Craig and Dave are diving into one of education’s favourite buzzwords — and giving it a proper reality check! For them, it’s not about piling on pressure; it’s about purpose. In this episode, we unpack how homework can be used as a tool to prepare students for lessons, boost memory retention, and actually make learning easier — not harder. It’s all about making homework something students can achieve, enjoy, and see the value in. Discove...
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