Can you get from Joseph Gordon-Levitt to Cameron Diaz in as few links as possible? I can scaffold this game for you if you’re struggling. Maybe I can say you have to link Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Cameron Diaz by considering Leonardo Di Caprio as well. Obviously the more actors and films you know about, the easier this game becomes. You can then try and challenge … Continue reading Helping students make links across your subject
For the past two years I have been working at an international school. It is wonderful to work with and teach learners from such diverse backgrounds and cultures. The new challenge for me has been working with many learners whose first language is not English, and I have embraced this opportunity to work on an area that I wasn’t exposed to as much while teaching … Continue reading Science root words
From Page to Practice podcast kindly asked me to discuss my latest article for Impact Journal about Creating a physics teaching sequence with cognitive load theory in mind Check out the podcast episode below: https://pod.link/1478303084/episode/742ebda426fc79193ac14f3dcb23f7d9 Photo by Matt Botsford on Unsplash Continue reading From Page to Practice Podcast
When deciding on the order in which to teach a physics curriculum, it is important to consider both the sequencing of content knowledge and the sequencing of mathematical skills. This article examines how our regular departmental discussions have allowed us to consider ways of optimising intrinsic cognitive load by specifically developing our curriculum sequencing across all secondary year groups. Read the full article on the … Continue reading Creating a physics teaching sequence with cognitive load theory in mind
You have just taught your class a new concept. You have thought hard about when the best time to introduce this new concept would be in your sequence of lessons. You have checked for prior knowledge, and have crafted an elegant and powerful explanation of this new concept. You then show them an example of this new concept in action, and then things start to … Continue reading Rethinking First Examples
A new life abroad can be an exciting time – but if you’re bringing your family with you, how do you make sure they feel included in the adventure? Read the full article on the TES website. Photo by Ilya Pavlov on Unsplash Continue reading How to integrate your family into international life
“…when you’re on your bike and you’re going up a hill…” “…when you’re in a plane and you get pushed back into your seat…” Do our students really know what we mean when we try and put new learning into context? Is our context relevant to them? It was while I was on a flight that I came to a realisation that no, many of … Continue reading Context for all
We’ve been following the adventures of Fabio as he moves himself and his family across the world to start his new teaching role in Singapore. Here he gives his tips for starting at a new school Read the full article on the TES website. Photo by DS stories Continue reading 4 tips for settling into an international school
Before starting his international job, Fabio Di Salvo had to go through quarantine – here’s how he made the most of it Read the full article on the TES website. Photo by thom masat on Unsplash Continue reading How to start your international teaching job in quarantine
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