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"The science of learning empowers teachers to make better decisions in their classrooms. Decisions grounded in how students actually learn, not in how we might wish they did." This is a fantastic blog post.

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Eventually got around to listening to this yesterday. Well worth a listen if you teach in Scotland.

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There’s a limited time 33% discount on all three of The Teaching Delusion books on Amazon just now: TTD: amzn.eu/d/6YiH3fq TTD2: amzn.eu/d/7yL7ta5 TTD3: amzn.eu/d/2XFBwF8 If you’re interested in them, it’s a great chance to get yourself a copy of each one 😊

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Excellent explanation and rebuttal from @carlhendrick.substack.com of views which are unfortunately still too prevalent in much of the educational establishment.

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Another really interesting episode of 'Talking Scottish Education' from @stuartphysics.bsky.social and @dnleslie.bsky.social speaking about #curriculum #reform with Andy Creamer from @educationscotland.bsky.social Many shortcomings of #CfE identified and discussed. Need for clarity and decluttering

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Treated myself today. Great service from @guitarguitaruk.bsky.social in Edinburgh.

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Last call for #MICER25 #ChemEdResearch @cerg.bsky.social

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Last call for #MICER25 #ChemEdResearch @cerg.bsky.social

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Engage your learners with the science of smelly sweat with this story and accompanying TikTok: edu.rsc.org/everyday-che... #scienceteachers #sciteachuk

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The third episode of Talking Scottish Education is available now. In it @stuartphysics.bsky.social & I speak with Carole Ford & Lindsay Paterson on the importance of a knowledge-based curriculum, the role of assessment, and the need for coherence in educational practices.

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Recording of @aud2526.bsky.social presentation "Signing to Know: Unlocking chemistry concepts" from symposium in her honour last week is now on @cerg.bsky.social YouTube channel. Thanks to Dr Helen Pain for her warm introduction to Audrey and the symposium youtu.be/9cWN4oD39kw

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The finalised programme for Methods in Chemistry Education Research #MICER25 at @edinburghnapier.bsky.social micerportal.wordpress.com #chemsky #chemedresearch

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#MICER25 speaker announcement! micerportal.wordpress.com/2025/04/23/f... #chemedresearch #chemsky

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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2510205...

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Some worrying figures here: www.gov.scot/publications...

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Methods in Chemistry Education Research speaker announcement: Dr Nicola Kiernan, Head of Chemistry and STEM co-ordinator at the High School of Dundee will be leading a workshop exploring the use of video for analysing gestures. www.linkedin.com/posts/colin-... #chatchemistry #chemedresearch

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I’m registered and looking forward to this. I’m fairly sure I’ve never missed a MICER since the year it started - maybe @mkseery.bsky.social will give me an long attendance award 🤣 #MICER #ChemEd

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#MICER25 update: Prof. Paul Ashwin will be leading a workshop on the use of interview data and phenomenography. MICER takes place at @edinburghnapier.bsky.social on Wednesday 21 May 2025. Details at micerportal.wordpress.com #ChemEd #ITeachChem #ChemEdResearch #ChemSky

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Science Teachers! If you're looking for a relatively cheap leaving present for your Y11s / Y13s, "The Works" sell 3 copies of "Why Don't Things Fall Up?" for £7.50 - that's £75 for 30, free P&P. Or buy a set for your classes next year. It's a great book - don't take my word for it, read the reviews

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New books available at @enulibrary.bsky.social: @strickomaster.bsky.social @katejonesteach.bsky.social @brucenextlevel.bsky.social @johncattedu.bsky.social

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📢The Curious Teacher Conference: a 1 day professional learning event to enhance knowledge, skills and wellbeing of school teachers. Keynote speaker: @olliebray.bsky.social (update on the Curriculum Improvement Cycle).

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📢The Curious Teacher Conference: a 1 day professional learning event to enhance knowledge, skills and wellbeing of school teachers. Keynote speaker: @olliebray.bsky.social (update on the Curriculum Improvement Cycle).

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My latest blog around why primary CPD needs experienced primary voices. thinkingflexibly.com/2025/03/24/w...

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On Wednesday's TGT, a recent record breaker and a classic sporting first. 15-year-old Sam Ruthe emulates a feat of 71 years ago, creating his own world record. Discuss with your tutees Sam's achievement and whether they could emulate it, or discuss the history. bit.ly/TutorGroupThink

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I'm giving a webinar on Thursday about Disciplinary Literacy for @greenshawrs.bsky.social and will be sharing this website from @benrogersedu.bsky.social - so much there. Such generosity of knowledge and resources His work on rich & connected texts is beautiful readingforlearning.org/2024/12/15/r...

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This is very worrying

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Really enjoyed presenting a workshop at the @steachersep.bsky.social conference today. A great conference with an amazing atmosphere and ethos.

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Phew! That was a great day as always. Check out my 23 part post with some of the updates! 🎉 @steachersep.bsky.social

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Is AI a good thing or a bad thing for the classroom and learning? Here's my take, as a full-time classroom teacher: theeffortfuleducator.com/2025/03/18/a...

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@steachersep.bsky.social conference has started.Amazing buzz at the breaky & stalls. Always a pleasure to catch up with David Cameron who is hosting. David especially 🙏🏼 the unions for their support of the event, saying we must support them, to have a brave workforce that can make real change. 1/ 🧵

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Only 10 weeks to go!

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ALEX QUIGLEY IN THE HOUSE New episode with @alexjquigley.bsky.social looking at evidence based practice: what is it? has it helped? where has it made things worse? what do we need to do better in terms of communication and translation of research? tune in + share! open.spotify.com/episode/5RnT...

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Excited to share that our book is now available to pre-order 🎉 amzn.eu/d/5KFqkpE This has been a real labour of love over the past couple of years for Kelly Heaton, Lucy Lowde, and I. Hugely grateful for the support from team @innerdrive.bsky.social We can't wait for you to read it!

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Two core ideas underpin effective inclusive teaching: 1. Cognitive similarity 2. Instructional sensitivity Let’s dig into both… ↓

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And we're OFF! Day 1 of our Sciences Curriculum Improvement Cycle Core Group. Explored education systems from around the world and the Scottish policy landscape to inform our thinking about evolving Scotland's Sciences Curriculum. Next up - first pass at the purpose of the curriculum

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Day 3 is #SuperSaturday at our Sciences Curriculum Improvement Cycle Core Group. We've focused on pedagogy and assessment and the core knowledge learners need in a future-orientated sciences curriculum. Rugby fans please note: We had a few scrums but no backwards throwing - only forward thinking!

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Day 2 of our Sciences Curriculum Improvement Cycle Core Group. Minds are focussed on the rationale for Scotland's revised 3-18 Sciences Curriculum and what we want curriculum, pedagogy and assessment to look like and feel like for learners.

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Excited to be heading through to Glasgow today for the first of 4 days of face to face discussions as part of the Curriculum Improvement Cycle for the sciences @edscotsciences.bsky.social

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Q2: What examples have you seen of successful assessment design that acknowledges AI tools while still effectively measuring student learning outcomes? #LTHEchat

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Join our private Facebook group for teachers and leaders currently working in schools in Wales. Scan the QR code or click the link to join: www.facebook.com/gro... All the latest Welsh education news, opinions & resources. Plz answer the membership questions and agree to the group rules!

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Register for Methods in Chemistry Education Research (MICER) at micerportal.wordpress.com #chatchemistry #ChemEdResearch

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Physics Teachers! A very good friend of mine is head of science at this lovely school in AUSTRIA and he is looking to recruit a Physics teacher. Details here: www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy...