I heard a story of an Ofsted inspector taking two student books, one a lower attaining starter and one from a higher attaining starter. The inspector then proceeded to look at the same lesson in the books and try to find evidence of differentiation. This really made me think. What would they see in my … More Invisible differentiation | missdcox
To help support their development as RE academics and written assignments, trainees were treated to a session by Dr Francis Farrell (previous RE Course Leader) unpicking some of the pedagogical theory which underpins Outstanding RE. After some much needed experiential stilling and silent meditation, trainees considered the use of video clips to explore a phenomenological … More Dr Francis Farrell: Pedagogy in Practice 16.2.18 | Sjay Patterson
I heard a story of an Ofsted inspector taking two student books, one a lower attaining starter and one from a higher attaining starter. The inspector then proceeded to look at the same lesson in the books and try to find evidence of differentiation. This really made me think. What would they see in my … More Invisible differentiation | missdcox
I’ve been thinking about what it is that can potentially cause issues between senior leaders and teachers. In many cases that I have experienced (at secondary level), it has come down to a lack of understanding of senior leaders of subjects other than their own. This post is based on the premise that senior leaders … More The insight that many new senior leaders lack and what can be done about it | missdcox
I’ve been thinking about what it is that can potentially cause issues between senior leaders and teachers. In many cases that I have experienced (at secondary level), it has come down to a lack of understanding of senior leaders of subjects other than their own. This post is based on the premise that senior leaders … More The insight that many new senior leaders lack and what can be done about it | missdcox
Last summer, I was invited to be part of an exciting new project aimed at helping Catholic schools delivering the new GCSE specifications. I spent a lot of time working with the AudioPi team to identify different ways to deliver material that covers all three boards that offer a Catholic paper: AQA, Edexcel and Eduqas. … More AudioPi: Catholic Christianity & Judaism | noreply@blogger.com (Mr Lewis)
Trainees on the PGCE took the opportunity to share some good practice and celebrate their successful T&L strategies with the group as they approach the end of their first placement. Whilst Andy subjected us all to his pie-puns to discuss a numeracy strategy, Becky presented an ‘FBI: Confidential’ task for investigating the miracles of Jesus, … More PGCE RE T&L Showcase 9.2.18 | Sjay Patterson
Produced by the Pan-Berkshire hub, Crossing the Bridges provides support in the planning of visits to places of worship. There are booking forms and feedback forms and an flexible interactive booklet for pupils to use on a visit. There are some completed examples, covering 6 faiths to suggest how this might be used. Continue reading … More Crossing the Bridges | Tracey Francis
When my GCSE classes come in to the classroom, they go straight to the cupboard and get their folders. Some offer, amongst each other, to give out others’ folders. If it’s keyword test day, they get out their sheets or revision cards and start discussing and testing each other on the words. I meanwhile, can … More Hidden classroom routines | missdcox
When my GCSE classes come in to the classroom, they go straight to the cupboard and get their folders. Some offer, amongst each other, to give out others’ folders. If it’s keyword test day, they get out their sheets or revision cards and start discussing and testing each other on the words. I meanwhile, can … More Hidden classroom routines | missdcox
The RE and Philosophy Echo Chamber 