Teacher Ollie's Takeaways is a weekly-ish post (and sometimes a podcast!) bringing together some of the fascinating things that Ollie read throughout the week-ish. Find all past Teacher Ollie's Takeaways here,
What are the maths wars and what do I need to know about them?
A superb post on different stances on maths teaching. Do read! https://t.co/0eYoJuKRWf via @greg_ashman pic.twitter.com/xBEhOpDuds
— Oliver Lovell (@ollie_lovell) September 1, 2017
Turns out the What Works Clearinghouse has some serious methodological issues
The WWC’s 25% Loophole. This is a serious problem!!! https://t.co/TvMctmdaii via @HuffPostBlog pic.twitter.com/5YVfu8DAxM
— Oliver Lovell (@ollie_lovell) September 2, 2017
Department wide interleaving. Someone did it!!! Here's what happened : )
What impact could introducing interleaving into your maths department have on student learning? https://t.co/6crn3Phz45 via @Maths_Master
— Oliver Lovell (@ollie_lovell) September 2, 2017
The Dyslexic brain: What happens in there?
The dyslexic brain. Article also supportive of early phonics @PamelaSnow2 https://t.co/9AJsXUNpx5 via @blog_bold pic.twitter.com/gFw6Bvp7Nb
— Oliver Lovell (@ollie_lovell) September 2, 2017
How should I start the year with my new class? (With video!)
Great concise how to post on first lesson with a new class https://t.co/J7aQoeVG4U via @HFletcherWood
— Oliver Lovell (@ollie_lovell) September 5, 2017
The most amazing school on Earth! Has to be read to be believed!…?!?
Read about one of the most amazing schools I've ever heard of! (read to end) @solomon_teach https://t.co/uLDTErWdDx pic.twitter.com/rlTceQR8bc
— Oliver Lovell (@ollie_lovell) September 5, 2017
People still believe in learning styles! This may be why…
How many people believe learning styles theories are right? And why? https://t.co/xb9KNc9ox4 via @DTWillingham
— Oliver Lovell (@ollie_lovell) September 5, 2017
Might wanna read this if you're keen to improve teaching and learning in your department
Improving teaching and learning: ideas for heads of department https://t.co/1IVyuXzu1K via @HFletcherWood pic.twitter.com/g2R019NHYS
— Oliver Lovell (@ollie_lovell) September 5, 2017