In this episode Oliver discusses all things related to homework including questions to ask as we set homework, making sure homework is part of the learning process, acknowledging homework, strategies to ensure students complete the homework task, skills-based homework and raising the profile of homework.
In this episode Oliver talks through how to set up and deliver a 4-stage classroom debate, designed to ensure that all students are well prepared and confident to participate in the activity, moving from pairs to a whole class discussion. The design of this debate is differentiated to meet the needs of all in the classroom. Oliver looks at the issues some students have with classroom debates and offers advice on how to best support them.
In this fifth episode on revision techniques, Oliver discusses revision posters, looking at their benefits and how to create them to ensure they summarise important information in ways that will help students unlock it in exams. Oliver also looks at different revision strategies that can be used with the posters. If you have any questions about the content, or would like to appear on the podcast, please email thosewhocanteachpodcast@gmail.com
In this forth revision techniques episode, Oliver discusses the different ways students can use flashcards to help them prepare for exams. Oliver goes over the different types of questions and activities that flashcards can cover and summarises the learning outcomes. Please adapt this advice to your own practice or play this episode straight to your students. If you have any questions, please email thosewhocanteachpodcast@gmail.com
In this third episode of the Revision Techniques series, Oliver discusses making Mind Maps, and looks at the learning outcomes. Please adapt this advice to your own practice or play this episode straight to your students. More information on Mind Maps can be found at tonybuzan.com. If you have any questions, please email thosewhocanteach@gmail.com
In this second episode of the Revision Techniques series, Oliver discusses making audio and visual presentations. Please adapt this advice to your own practice or play this episode straight to your students. If you have any questions, please email thosewhocanteach@gmail.com
In this episode, Oliver starts a quick succession of podcasts focusing on revision techniques and products. This episode focuses on revision in general and then using past papers as a revision tool. Either adapt this advice for your own practice or share this episode with your students.
In this episode, Oliver discusses his first interactive classroom activity; the card sort. Oliver gives a description of the activity and an overview of the pedagogy, classroom examples, adaptation and differentiation and some points to consider. At the start of the episode, Oliver gives a general overview of the interactive classroom activity series, which you can refer back to. Please email thosewhocanteachpodcast@gmail.com with any questions or if you'd like to appear on the podcast.
In this pilot episode Oliver gives an overview of, and explains the aims and intended outcomes of this education podcast. Oliver also explains why he believes teachers "can" and "do". Please subscribe so you don't miss the next episode, which focuses on the interactive classroom activity of 'Card sorts".