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September has seen us involved in a variety of aspects of Research School activity, including:
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leading training for Maximising the Practice of TAs for our MITA hub in Ipswich
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launching an extensive training programme for our SSIF KS2 maths project with 15 schools
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supporting the Sport England Specialist Teacher Training Pilot with implementation guidance for project leads
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contributing to conferences (EdTech Podcast and Pearson Associates)
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adding resource to the launch of the SSAT Lead Practitioner cohort at BMAT in Harlow
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linking with the RSA as they launch their Evidence Champions Network
We're also getting set for researchED Ipswich - coming to the magnificent venue of Suffolk One Sixth Form College on Saturday 17th November. If you've not got your tickets yet, click here to secure one!
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With keynote from Baroness Estelle Morris and contributions from a great line up including Oliver Caviglioli, Stuart Kime, Mary Myatt, Catt Scutt, Matt Hood, Dawn Cox, Niki Kaiser, David Weston, Ben Rogers, Vicki Barnett, Deep Ghataura alongside inspiring sessions led by teachers from the locality and wider region such as CTSN it will be a day devoted to sharing insights, evidence and expertise.
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So far this term we've enjoyed following:
@DrGaryJones - blogger on 'all things evidence based'
@chemDrK - one of the authors of the EEF Science GR
@TriciaTailored - passionate about how the science of learning
@TeacherDevTrust - national charity for effective CPDcan help children learn
@IEE_York - The Institute for Effective Education (IEE), based at the University of York. Establishing what works in the classroom, and why.
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The EEF have teamed up with Evidence Based Education to bring you a new podcast, Trialled and Tested. The first episode is on metacognition and self-regulated learning and features Alex Quigley (EEF Senior Associate) and Megan Dixon (Director of Aspirer Research School) outlining and how approaches can be implemented in the classroom, as well as contributions from Caroline Creaby and Roger Higgins from Sandringham and Norwich Research Schools.
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BLOG: WHAT WE CAN ALL TAKE FROM THE SCIENCE GUIDANCE REPORT
The latest EEF guidance report is not just for the scientists! As well as, clearly, being of specific interest to science teachers it holds something for everyone .. Andy Samways outlines 5 takeaway suggestions for all, regardless of your key stage or specialism.
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BLOG: DELVING INTO THE EVIDENCE
In her first blog, Anna Tapper, Primary Maths Lead at Unity Schools Partnership reflects on her experiences at two insight-full days at the EEF, exploring the evidence within the KS2/3 Maths Guidance Report.
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BLOG: LAYERS OF THE CURRICULUM
Alex Bedford, Unity Schools Partnership Primary Adviser shares his thoughts, interpretations and links to evidence when it comes to 'layers of the curriculum'.
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NEW EEF REPORT: SEVEN RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 'IMPROVING SECONDARY SCIENCE'
The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) has published its latest guidance report, designed to support secondary science teaching. Improving Secondary Science reviews the best available research to offer schools and teachers seven clear and actionable recommendations on how to boost their pupils’ attainment in science.
One recommendation focuses on how to harness pupils’ common misconceptions about science to move their thinking on and improve their learning. Another suggests that teachers spend time making sure pupil understand the language of science, particularly words like ‘random’ or ‘valid’ that have different meanings in science.
The report also includes guidance on practical work, memory, and effective feedback.
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FIRST REPORTS FROM THE IEE INNOVATION EVALUATION GRANTS PUBLISHED
The first two reports from projects funded by the IEE Innovation Evaluation Grants have been published. Part of the Research Schools Network project, these pilot evaluations of innovations in teaching and learning approaches support the network’s goal of improving the attainment of pupils by increasing the use of evidence-based practices. The evaluations are small-scale, and test the kinds of innovations schools are interested in.
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NOW RECRUITING: FOUR EEF TRIALS LOOKING FOR SCHOOLS TO GET INVOLVED
Four EEF-funded projects are currently looking for schools to get involved. Click on the links below to find 'Recruitment information' with a contact email address to get in touch direct:
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SMART Spaces – Trialling a 'spaced learning' approach - teachers delivering the same content across multiple sessions, with breaks in between - on GCSE outcomes.
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Realistic Maths Education – An approach to mathematical problem-solving in which teachers introduce maths using contexts that are familiar to pupils before introducing more formal and abstract contexts.
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Abracadabra (ABRA) – A small group literacy intervention delivered by teaching assistants focused on developing phonics, reading fluency and reading comprehension.
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EAL in the mainstream classroom – Developing and testing EAL training for classroom teachers at GCSE.
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BLOG: IMPROVING SECONDARY SCIENCE
Niki Kaiser, Research Lead at Norwich Research School offers a classroom perspective on the EEF’s Improving Secondary Science guidance report in a new blog series. In part 1, she shares useful links and resources that have helped her embed the key recommendations into her practice.
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WHEN DO PRACTICALS WORK WELL IN SCIENCE?
Writing for Schools Week, Phil Naylor, Assistant Director, Blackpool Research School, takes a look at what the research says about practical work in science, and shares some tips for effective science teaching.
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researchED Ipswich
SATURDAY 17TH NOVEMBER
JOIN US FOR AN INSPIRING DAY
DON'T MISS OUT - GET YOUR TICKETS HERE
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OUR FORTHCOMING TRAINING PROGRAMMES
We're adding the final details to our training programme offer for the coming year. A wealth of opportunities will be promoted very soon for the following high quality evidence informed professional development programmes:
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Maximising the Impact of TAs (MITA)
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Maximising the Practice of TAs (follow on from MITA)
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Leading Learning
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Improving Maths at KS2 and 3
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Improving Literacy at KS3
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Enhancing Professional Judgement
To register interest in any of these programmes ahead of promotion please contact us by emailing researchschool@unitysp.co.uk
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IMPROVING OUTCOMES FOR CHANGE: HOW DO WE KNOW WE’RE SUCCEEDING?
The IEE will be holding their first Innovation Evaluation conference, Improving outcomes for change: how do we know we’re succeeding?, on Friday 23 November, at the University of York. This conference will look at ways of developing, and evaluating, innovations and change projects in schools.
For more information, and to book a place, visit the IEE website |
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