WAGOLL Teaching

Episodes

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   Ep. 15 Ending Lessons with Purpose

   Bligh (1998) identified that students in class are most likely to remember the content at the very beginning and at the very end of a lesson. However, due to packed timetables, and back to back lessons, teachers can find themselves rushing to finish lessons leading to low impact endings to…

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   Nov 10, 2020

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   Ep. 14 Weaving Creativity Into Lessons

   One thing that we have perhaps learned during this difficult time is that creative thinking is not limited to the arts. Nor does it have to be a huge 'Aha!' moment that leads to fame and fortune! Creativity appears to have thrived, despite the limitations presented to us by a lockdown. This would...

   Oct 24, 2020

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   Ep. 14 Delivering Effective Teacher Input

   Teacher input can be really effective in setting the pace of the learning and guiding student's thinking when introducing them to new concepts, ideas and skills. However, if they lack focus or last too long, they can disengage children and have the opposite effect. They can allow teachers to fall...

   Sep 27, 2020

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   Ep. 13 Interview Tips for Teachers

   Are you a student teacher applying for your first job? Or are you applying for your next teaching post or step up? If the answer is yes, hopefully, my latest video will be useful to you. I will be discussing key topics for you to consider answers for, how to approach interviews with a positive...

   May 16, 2020

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   Ep. 12 Demystifying Teaching Jargon - Learning Objectives, Success Criteria and Steps to Success

   Learning Objectives, Success Criteria and Steps to Success can be used very effectively to support students learning if used correctly. Schools can sometimes lose focus on what the purpose of each is which can hinder learning and confuse children. In this video, I try to break down with each one…

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   Feb 1, 2020

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   Ep. 11 Questions to Fine-tune your Lesson Planning

   Preparing for lessons can seem like a complex and daunting task, especially on a late Sunday evening when a new school week is looming. As a new teacher, you may also find yourself trying to fulfil a never-ending tick box list of things to include in your lessons - especially when being observed....

   Jan 25, 2020

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   Ep. 10 Simple Lesson Starter Activities

   Your children arrive to lesson from a break or lunch hyped up, chattering away. It is important that when they enter your classroom they refocus their mind on learning. This can be quite a task and can be challenging. But by engaging children from the moment they enter the room, you can start…

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   Jan 18, 2020

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   Ep. 9 Growing a Growth Mindset Organically

   Having an open mindset is the belief that this is simply not true. It is the belief that just like your muscles, you can train, refine and grow your brain and increase its capacity for information and skill acquisition. ​Growth mindset has been another buzzword floating around for the past 10…

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   Jan 11, 2020

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   Ep. 8 Classroom Routines That Rock

   Feeling stressed because your children take too long to transition? Feel like you can't get through your full lessons? Smooth classroom routines can save you time, stress and worry simply by allowing children to understand various classroom expectations. Here are my top five classroom routines…

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   Oct 4, 2019

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    Ep. 7 Resolving Student Conflicts

    Students fall out and make mistakes but resolving them can be both frustrating and time-consuming. Disagreements can appear resolve but reappear a few days or weeks later. Clear communication with both pupils and parents is key to ensuring disagreements and problems are resolved quickly, for…

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    Sep 28, 2019

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    Ep. 6 Starting the New School Year

    The first week back is always a busy one, but it can be made easier by having a clear plan on what you want to achieve with your children. By setting high expectations, laying out clear routines and getting to know your children, you can set yourself up for a really successful year. Here are my…

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    Sep 14, 2019

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    Ep. 5 Starting Your First Ever Teaching Job

    It is that time of year when teaching students are approaching their final school placements and turn their attention to becoming NQTs and taking on their first class. But how can you approach it with the right attitude and mentality that will allow you to have an enriching and successful time?…

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    Aug 16, 2019

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    Ep. 4 Creating Humanistic Classrooms

    During day to day teaching, with there being so much focus on progress and learning, it is really easy to forget who your children are as people. Developing a humanistic classroom sounds complicated but it is simply about understanding each child's personality, how they like to learn and…

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    Jul 26, 2019

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    Ep. 3 Personalising Student Learning

    Differentiation is a huge topic and can sometimes appear impossible to achieve completely. But by understanding the basics and handing the choice over to the children, it can be far easier to manage. Find out what basic personalised learning looks like and some handy hints to support your lesson...

    Jul 12, 2019

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    Ep. 2 Supporting Parents to Support Their Children

    It can be difficult for parents to know what to do when it comes to supporting their children's learning at home. But by giving parents a few simple tips, helping children learn at home can be easier than they may think. Here are a few tips on how you as a teacher can support your parents to...

    Jun 29, 2019

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    Ep. 1 Engaging Reluctant Writers

    Do you have a reluctant writer in your class? Reluctant writers can be a challenge in class. There are many reasons why students may be reluctant writers and identifying the cause for their reluctance is the first steps in helping them reengage with Literacy. What types of reluctant writers are...

    Jun 21, 2019

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    Introducing WAGOLL Teaching

    WAGOLL Teaching is all about sharing great, simple teaching ideas with a global teaching community. As a teaching group, we need to stick together, support each other and develop positive approaches to classroom innovation. Development is all about trying something new, taking risks and sharing...

    Jun 20, 2019

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