Reflections on my ongoing experiences as a teacher, with a special focus on mental health.
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Benvenuto/a al podcast, dove ogni discorso è un riflesso delle lotte e delle vittorie della vita reale. Questo podcast è una tela di esperienze, progettata per motivare e ispirare. Ogni storia condivisa qui è un passo verso la comprensione delle sfide della vita e l’abbraccio delle sue infinite possibilità. Il tuo viaggio motivazionale inizia qui, l'obiettivo è quello di stimolare quello spirito indomabile che ti spinge a lottare, superare e prosperare. Che tu stia affrontando le tempeste de ...
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I talk about: How to change a community by asking one simple question | Emmanuel Botwe (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVFLMumg3xw&ab_channel=TEDxTalks) Speaking of Psychology: How to have great conversations, with Charles Duhigg and Michael Yeomans, PhD (https://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology/conversation-chemistry) Analysis Pat…
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I talk about: Reason vs emotion How dare you ignore me?! Shouting Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod) Social media: https://mrbrownpod.com/social-media/ Email: mrbrownpod at gmail dot com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod Website: https://mrbrownpod.com Credits: Art by OB Graphic Design (Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/obgra…
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I talk about: The Von Restorff effect (https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07lg0mj) Perfectionism Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod) Social media: https://mrbrownpod.com/social-media/ Email: mrbrownpod at gmail dot com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod Website: https://mrbrownpod.com Credits: Art by OB Graphic Design (Instagram: h…
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This episode is a recording of a talk I delivered at the Society for Educational Studies Annual Conference: Introduction Title Defining "dilemma" Motivation and virtue The neo-Aristotelian model of moral development The dilemma "Feel Good Friday" Non-starter solutions Motivation and justice A solution? Implications Summary Patreon (https://www.patr…
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48. Game Theory and Behaviour Management
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I talk about: The prisoner's dilemma Tournament 1 (winners: nice, forgiving, ...) Tournament 2 (winners: ..., retaliatory, clear, ...) Evolution of cooperation Tournament 3 (winners: ..., extra forgiving) It's not about winning! Summary (winners: nice, forgiving, retaliatory, clear) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mScpHTIi-kM) Behaviour management…
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I talk about: Another year over Carrot cake Reciprocal motivation Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod) A wonderful teacher's final piece of advice Social media: https://mrbrownpod.com/social-media/ Email: mrbrownpod at gmail dot com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod Website: https://mrbrownpod.com Credits: Art by OB Graphic Design…
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46. Character Is What We Do in the Toilets
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I talk about: Listen to others, think, and have a go! Toilets and character education Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod) Feeling competent! Social media: https://mrbrownpod.com/social-media/ Email: mrbrownpod at gmail dot com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod Website: https://mrbrownpod.com Credits: Art by OB Graphic Design (Ins…
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I talk about: Observing an expert colleague: - Student-directedness - Setups and payoffs Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod) Disruption and disadvantage A warm welcome... Social media: https://mrbrownpod.com/social-media/ Email: mrbrownpod at gmail dot com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod Website: https://mrbrownpod.com Credits:…
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I talk about: Getting emotional over decimals Making personal connections Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod) Social media: https://mrbrownpod.com/social-media/ Email: mrbrownpod at gmail dot com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod Website: https://mrbrownpod.com Credits: Art by OB Graphic Design (Instagram: https://www.instagram.c…
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I talk about: Coming full circle Confronting the unknown My changing use of the word "proud" Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod) Social media: https://mrbrownpod.com/social-media/ Email: mrbrownpod at gmail dot com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod Website: https://mrbrownpod.com Credits: Art by OB Graphic Design (Instagram: http…
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I talk about: Dilemmas, e.g. in RSHE Share resources, or not? Eject student, or not? Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod) Reward student, or not? Social media: https://mrbrownpod.com/social-media/ Email: mrbrownpod at gmail dot com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod Website: https://mrbrownpod.com Credits: Art by OB Graphic Design …
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I talk about: The cylinder model (https://crestresearch.ac.uk/comment/wells-transitions-in-negotiation/) Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod) Salami slicing tactics (https://timharford.com/2024/03/cautionary-tales-inside-the-bizarre-world-of-dictators/) Social media: https://mrbrownpod.com/social-media/ Email: mrbrownpod at gmail dot com Pa…
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LASCIA ANDARE E VAI AVANTI: TROVA IL CORAGGIO DI SUPERARE I MOMENTI DIFFICILI
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Send us a Text Message. Ti sei mai sentito bloccato o intrappolato nel passato? Questa raccolta di discorsi ti mostrerà come lasciar andare ciò che ti trattiene e come rinascere in una versione migliore di te stesso. Attraverso ogni discorso motivazionale, sarai guidato a prendere consapevolezza delle tue paure, dei tuoi rimpianti e delle tue abitu…
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I talk about: A long short half term Deliberating a TLR Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod) Mentoring Social media: https://mrbrownpod.com/social-media/ Email: mrbrownpod at gmail dot com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod Website: https://mrbrownpod.com Credits: Art by OB Graphic Design (Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/obgra…
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I talk about: A calamitous lesson Ego Diagnosing the problem Addressing the problem The next lesson Standards vs relationships/positivity Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod) Social media: https://mrbrownpod.com/social-media/ Email: mrbrownpod at gmail dot com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod Website: https://mrbrownpod.com Credi…
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I talk about: Student vs teacher conceptions of justice Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod) Direct instruction / discovery learning vs right / left wing politics Culture day! Social media: https://mrbrownpod.com/social-media/ Email: mrbrownpod at gmail dot com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod Website: https://mrbrownpod.com Cred…
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I talk about: Rewards and resentment PRIDE Showcase Day Being sat among students Being ready (or not) for a TLR Social media: https://mrbrownpod.com/social-media/ Email: mrbrownpod at gmail dot com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod Website: https://mrbrownpod.com Credits: Art by OB Graphic Design (Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/obgr…
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I talk about: My busiest day ever Whether I am a slave Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod) Being distracted by a diagram Educating victims Social media: https://mrbrownpod.com/social-media/ Email: mrbrownpod at gmail dot com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod Website: https://mrbrownpod.com Credits: Art by OB Graphic Design (Insta…
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I talk about: Making a difference Y9 redeeming themselves Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod) RSHE via Beyoncé Social media: https://mrbrownpod.com/social-media/ Email: mrbrownpod at gmail dot com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod Website: https://mrbrownpod.com Credits: Art by OB Graphic Design (Instagram: https://www.instagram.…
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I talk about: Looking forward to Christmas Student slang Intelligence vs. character Integrity Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod) Overplanning A funny question from a Y7 student Social media: https://mrbrownpod.com/social-media/ Email: mrbrownpod at gmail dot com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod Website: https://mrbrownpod.com C…
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I talk about: Learning vs. exposure A long overdue lightbulb moment Waiting for silence Coming full circle (https://mypgce.buzzsprout.com/1805562/10365491-weeks-30-31-a-day-in-the-hub-and-other-stories) Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod) Who is selling children?! Catwalk with Y9 Spotify Wrapped Social media: https://mrbrownpod.com/social-…
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I talk about: Kindness bingo Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod) A behaviour management dilemma Sleep and purpose Social media: https://mrbrownpod.com/social-media/ Email: mrbrownpod at gmail dot com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod Website: https://mrbrownpod.com Credits: Art by OB Graphic Design (Instagram: https://www.instagr…
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I talk about: Holiday illness Long-awaited resolution Confiscate or not? Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod) Alcohol in RSHE curriculum Welcoming a student back to class Emails from my Y7s Social media: https://mrbrownpod.com/social-media/ Email: mrbrownpod at gmail dot com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod Website: https://mrbro…
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30. Rewards, Primes and Rock, Paper, Scissors
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I talk about: Problems with external rewards (https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2016-45901-004) Enhancing motivation (https://selfdeterminationtheory.org/SDT/documents/2000_RyanDeci_SDT.pdf) Prime numbers with Y7 Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod) Rock, paper, scissors with Y9 Computer Science Social media: https://mrbrownpod.com/social-medi…
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I talk about: Two quite different weeks The tyranny of my future self Oxplore (https://oxplore.org/) Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod) My highest highlight? Social media: https://mrbrownpod.com/social-media/ Email: mrbrownpod at gmail dot com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod Website: https://mrbrownpod.com Credits: Art by OB G…
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I talk about: Culture or behaviour first? A difficult classroom Poor planning, poor behaviour Confessions Opening the toilet floodgates Planning free time Sleep Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod) Social media: https://mrbrownpod.com/social-media/ Email: mrbrownpod at gmail dot com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod Website: https…
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I talk about: Intro Planning Explanations Relationships Strike action Mental health Summer holiday Next year Podcast intention Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod) Social media: https://mrbrownpod.com/social-media/ Email: mrbrownpod at gmail dot com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod Website: https://mrbrownpod.com Credits: Art by …
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26. "How can we respect teachers when they're shouting at us?"
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I talk about: Whether teachers should shout at students De-escalation strategies (https://www.twinkl.co.uk/teaching-wiki/de-escalation) Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod) Explanations and the curse of knowledge (https://stevenpinker.com/publications/sense-style-thinking-persons-guide-writing-21st-century) A lovely message from a student S…
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I talk about: Apology The magic relationship ratio (https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-magic-relationship-ratio-according-science/) Leveraging good relationships Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod) The "how" without the "why" Talking to newly qualified teachers (https://mrbrownpod.buzzsprout.com/2006296/11228829-3-ect-jitters) Twitter: https…
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I talk about: A student's journey to develop a growth mindset Being grumpy in a faculty meeting Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod) A snotty student "Oh my Lord..." Students discovering the podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrbrownpod Email: mrbrownpod at gmail dot com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod Website: https://mrbrown…
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I talk about: Apologies Podcast method Comparing myself with a trainee Improving efficiency Losing sight of what matters A bizarre argument Sanctions vs relationships A lovely message from a student The sleep problem Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrbrownpod Email: mrbrownpod at gmail dot com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod Website: https…
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I talk about: Poor old Mr K Book backlog Completionism Ad lib lesson Explanations and behaviour "I am proud of you!" Human connections Post-term warm down Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod) Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrbrownpod Email: mrbrownpod at gmail dot com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod Website: https://mrbrownpod.com…
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21. Strike Action: Pay, Workload, and Other Issues
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"Current strike action is about pay. But the main reason teachers quit isn't pay; it is workload. Therefore, teachers shouldn't go on strike." In this episode, I explain how this argument rests on the faulty assumption that pay and workload are separate issues: Introduction Fewer hands make heavier work Perception of workload Funded pay rises Behav…
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I talk about whether it's okay to moan/gossip about students: Padding First impression Venting Gossip theory of language (https://www.ynharari.com/book/sapiens-2/) Classroom survival advantage The student (https://play.acast.com/s/blindboy/basilsfartcarnival) Summary Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod) Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrbrownp…
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I talk about: Motivation and success Mad Libs and Python Improving productivity Some workload-induced anxiety Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod) Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrbrownpod Email: mrbrownpod at gmail dot com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod Website: https://mrbrownpod.com Credits: Art by OB Graphic Design (Instagram…
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I talk about: Is it okay to dislike a student? Competition and motivation Reflecting on positive feelings Alarm! Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod) Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrbrownpod Email: mrbrownpod at gmail dot com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod Website: https://mrbrownpod.com Credits: Art by OB Graphic Design (Instag…
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Recorded during strike action: Intro Walking and talking Picketing Mr N Rally Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrbrownpod Email: mrbrownpod at gmail dot com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod Website: https://mrbrownpod.com Credits: Art by OB Graphic Design (Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/obgraphicdesign0) Music by JuliusH (Pixabay: http…
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16. Thinking about Striking - Part 2
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I talk about: How I have changed my mind Pay and workload aren't separate issues I know nothing about economics A new but still tentative conclusion Pay scale problems Should non-strikers leave the NEU? Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrbrownpod Email: mrbrownpod at gmail dot com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod Website: https://mrbrownpod.…
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I talk about: A decision for all teachers A guiding principle The strike dilemma NEU statement Would a pay rise help with the cost of living? Are teachers quitting over pay? Summary A tentative decision Another complication Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod) Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrbrownpod Email: mrbrownpod at gmail dot com Patreo…
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I talk about: My anxiety problem The library non-solution The teaching solution Basic psychological needs Mental health issues in the holidays Leisure sickness Moving forward Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod) Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrbrownpod Email: mrbrownpod at gmail dot com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod Website: ht…
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I talk about: A moral dilemma Students worried about asking questions Improving explanations A parent's evening mishap Mental health Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod) Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrbrownpod Email: mrbrownpod at gmail dot com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod Website: https://mrbrownpod.com Credits: Art by OB Gr…
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I talk about: Building trust with students Resisting change Getting bogged down with Year 8 Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrbrownpod Email: mrbrownpod at gmail dot com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod Website: https://mrbrownpod.com Credits: Art by OB Graphic Design (Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/obgraphicdesign0) Music by JuliusH …
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11. Introducing: The Teaching Mindset
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Last week I featured as a guest on The Teaching Mindset podcast. I was interviewed by the host, Jon, a primary school teacher. We had a fantastic conversation about mental health and relationships in education. In this episode, with Jon's permission, I republish our entire conversation. The Teaching Mindset: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1928368 Twitt…
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10. Distraction, Dilemma, and Discrete Data
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I talk about: Picking an unnecessary fight A moral dilemma Parts of people Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod) Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrbrownpod Email: mrbrownpod at gmail dot com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod Website: https://mrbrownpod.com Credits: Art by OB Graphic Design (Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/obgraph…
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I talk about: ECT training "Every child is unique" Colour Works personality profiles Does understanding cognitive science make us better teachers? A big win The interpreter Mental health Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod) Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrbrownpod Email: mrbrownpod at gmail dot com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod…
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I talk about: Then and now Weekly vs daily planning Breaking it down: - Deciding what to teach - Main body - Starters/homeworks - Intellectual need Recap Moral EDIT: - Deciding what to teach (2) - Plenaries Magic Mind, discount code BROWN20 (https://www.magicmind.co/brown) Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod) Twitter: https://twitter.com/mr…
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I talk about: The privileged status of stories (https://www.aft.org/periodical/american-educator/summer-2004/ask-cognitive-scientist) The three-act structure of stories (http://moodywriting.blogspot.com/2014/09/story-structure-pity-fear-catharsis.html) Disequilibrium and equilibrium (https://mathweb.ucsd.edu/~harel/pdf/DNRII.pdf) Learning as a stor…
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I talk about: Introducing my Y9s to Fermat's Last Theorem (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fermat%27s_Last_Theorem_(book)) A conscientious Y7 student Leaf by Niggle (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leaf_by_Niggle) Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod) Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrbrownpod Email: mrbrownpod at gmail dot com Patreon: https://www…
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I talk about: The Flammarion engraving (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flammarion_engraving) The Learning Zone Model (https://www.momentsoffreedom.org/learning-zone-model) Comparison Intellectual need (https://blog.mrmeyer.com/2015/if-math-is-the-aspirin-then-how-do-you-create-the-headache/) Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mrbrownpod) Twitter: http…
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I talk about: Overview Staff training days: - Numbers vs destinations - Learning to ask for help - (Chapter markers) - Equality vs equity in the classroom (https://interactioninstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/IISC_EqualityEquity.png) - Metacognition vs cognitive overload (https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-evidence/teachin…
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