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Welcome to the April edition of the Unity Research School newsletter. It has been a busy month with many exciting training events providing the opportunity to work with new schools and colleagues. Our Leading Learning, Improving Literacy at KS2/3, Improving Mathematics at KS2/3 are all in progress bringing teachers and leaders from all phases together to become more familiar with the evidence and consider how to translate it in to practice. We are also delighted that our collaboration with the team at UCL Centre for Inclusive Education on the SWERL (Supporting Wellbeing and Emotional Resilience in Learning) Programme continues to embed in schools across the region.
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Our regular selection of those we've enjoyed and appreciated following this month:
@QuarkEpoch - Roger Higgins, Director of Norwich Research School
@ClareSealy - primary headteacher in Bethnal Green
@teacherhead - Tom Sherrington, consultant, author, speaker on teaching/curriculum/assessment
@deansforimpact - organisation composed of leaders of colleges of education working together to improve student learning
@IFL East - Education 2030 ’Powering Skills through Technology’ Conference in Bury St Edmunds, 28 June 2019 (see below in Events and Training)
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Podcast: Knowledge, learning, teaching and cognitive load
In this recent episode from TES Podagogy, David C Geary, Curators' Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at the University of Missouri, outlines his research in primary and secondary knowledge, how it impacts teaching and influences cognitive load theory. In doing so he keeps 'alight the eternal flame of the debate about the best way to teach'.
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| Latest EEF and IEE releases |
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LATEST EEF GUIDANCE REPORT PUBLISHED
Using Digital Technology to Improve Learning reviews the best available evidence to offer schools four recommendations of how technology can improve teaching and learning.
An overarching recommendation is that technology itself is unlikely to improve young people’s learning, but the pedagogy behind it can. The report – which is free to download from the EEF’s website – also includes guidance on tailoring school communications to encourage parental engagement and offering more intensive support where needed.
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ENGAGING WITH EVIDENCE
The IEE have published a new Engaging with Evidence guide, designed to help practitioners identify the types of evidence, look for evidence that is appropriate for different types of questions, and begin to weigh the trustworthiness of evidence sources.
Find out more and download the guide |
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| Evidence: blogs and articles |
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BLOG: MAKING VOCABULARY VISIBLE BY USING DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
Coinciding with the publication of the most recent EEF Guidance Report on Using Digital Technology to Improve Learning, Alex Bedford, Unity's Primary Adviser, shares a 2-part blog with insights and reflections of an exciting long-term project in one of our schools.
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BLOG: 5 WAYS TO ENGAGE WITH A NEW GUIDANCE REPORT
Andy Samways, Director of Unity Research School, shares five ways to engage with a guidance report for the first time.
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BLOG: USING DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
James Siddle, Head of Kyra Research School, writes about the new EEF guidance report Using Digital Technology to Improve Learning.
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USING COGNITIVE LOAD THEORY TO IMPROVE SLIDESHOW PRESENTATIONS
“Teaching from a slideshow can either support or hamper learning, depending on the slideshow design.” Andy Tharby, Research Lead at Durrington Research School writes about understanding the impact of technology on teaching, for a special issue of Impact.
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MIXED PRIOR ATTAINMENT TEACHING: WHY IT WORKED FOR US
In this Schools Week article, Kate Atkins, Research Lead at Rosendale Research School, writes about looking for ways to close the attainment gap between pupil premium and non-pupil premium children, and using evidence-based practice to maximise potential attainment for all pupils.
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EEF BLOG: 10 TOP TIPS FOR SCHOOL LEADERS AND GOVERNING BOARDS
Last month the EEF published their Guide to Becoming an Evidence-Informed School Governor and Trustee. In this blog post they give their top 10 tips, based on this report.
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FREE GUIDANCE REPORT TWILIGHTS
Our summer term programme of free twilights provide a one hour overview of a guidance report and its recommendations and an opportunity to ask questions about it. Click the link to secure your place or book a colleague on to the session:
Thursday 16 May - Using Digital Technology
Tuesday 21 May - Parental Engagement
All you need to know about guidance reports - here
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researchED Ipswich 2019
All with an interest in education are welcome - classroom teachers, school leaders, trainee teachers, governors, researchers
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Saturday 16 November 2019
9.30am-4.00pm
free creche available (booking required)
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Check out our growing programme here
Snap up the last remaining early bird tickets here
Keen to present? Make a submission using this link
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SHAPING PLANS FOR 2019/20
We are in the process of scheduling our 2019/20 training and communication events. Building on the successes of previous years this will include a selection of 3-day programmes including those focussing on:
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Evidence informed use of the Pupil Premium
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Literacy (early years/KS2-3/KS3-4)
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Mathematics at KS2/3
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Making best use of TAs
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Leading CPD and Professional Learning
Register your interest by emailing Jo Francis (jfrancis@unitysp.co.uk)
In addition to this, if you would like to discuss ways in which Research School activity such as twilights and PD day input can be brought to your school contact Isabel Mackay (imackay@unitysp.co.uk)
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CTSN RESEARCH CONFERENCE 2019
Supported by Unity Research School
3rd July 2019 mark's the return on the successful research conference hosted by Cambridge Teaching Schools Network - (16:00-18:30) at Saffron Walden County High School.
The over-arching theme is the Teacher as the decisive element - The secret to effective teacher development. Guest speakers (including Becky Allen and Christine Counsell) and workshop sessions will explore the evidence base and professional debates around how to enable teachers to take ownership of their professional development to enable great learning for the pupils in their care.
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CAMBRIDGE FESTIVAL OF EDUCATION
Saturday 15th June 2019
The most optimistic education festival in the world, probably! A celebration of teachers and teaching. Taking place at the University of Cambridge Faculty of Education, this day of keynotes, workshops and networking will be unlike any other CPD most teachers will have experienced. Now in its third year CambsEdFest (as it's nicknamed) is going to be even more optimistic, joyful and inspiring than ever before (if that's possible!). By purchasing a ticket you automatically become a #flamingoofhope. The line-up for #flamingle19 includes Professor Diane Reay, Tom Sherrington, Professor Guy Claxton and Jaz Ampaw-Farr and many more. Visit www.cambsedfest.com and follow @cambsedfest on twitter and facebook for the latest news.
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THE IFL EAST 2019 - 28 JUNE 2019
This year the International Festival of Learning will be focusing on the skills needed to prosper in an ever-changing world, and how will education truly shape technology, rather than becoming a passive recipient. How will we ensure all generations have the best chance to succeed in our tech-driven future?
The IFL will host dozens of CPD and taster workshops, keynotes, panel discussions on subjects such as STEM; SEND; PE & Sport; Administration; Leadership; Performing Arts; Wellbeing; International Education; Teacher Training; Careers Education across all age-sectors.
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