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Robbie Coleman, former Head of Policy at the Education Endowment Foundation and lead author on their Teaching and Learning Toolkit, has created Proxima, a new organisation applying the latest evidence and innovative technology to create powerful new ways of training teachers. In this episode of the Oxfordshire Teacher Training Podcast, Robbie and Matthew Coatsworth discuss Intensive Practice - a significant component of the forthcoming ITT requirements - and how this can be achieved. They introduce an exciting new collaboration between Proxima and Oxfordshire Teacher Training that may be of significant interest to all ITT providers.This is the first of (at least!) two episodes - we look forward to sharing the results of our research in early 2023.Find out about Proxima by contacting hello@proxima.educationOxfordshire Teacher Training twitter websiteGovernment's ITT Market Review reportGovernment response to the ITT Market Review report

In this episode, Mike Goves (CPLD Lead for the River Learning Trust) discusses metacognition, self-regulation and self-regulated learning with Oxfordshire Teacher Training's Matthew Coatsworth. Mike looks in particular at the EEF guidance report on Metacognition and Self-Regulated Learning and the work of James Mannion and Kate McAllister, as well as proposing a scaffold for developing metacognitive behaviours. If you want to find out more, we recommend reading:EEF Guidance Report on Metacognition and Self-Regulated LearningJames Mannion and Kate McAllister (2020) 'Fear is the Mind Killer' John Catt PublishingJennifer Webb (2021) 'The Metacognition Handbook: a practical guide for teachers and school leaders' John Catt PublishingAnd if you want a much longer (3 hour) podcast on this topic, James Mannion and Kate McAllister appeared on Ollie Lovell's podcast to discuss the Learning Skills curriculum, which has a real focus on metacognition, self-regulation and self-regulated learning.As always you can subscribe at your favourite podcast provider by searching 'Oxfordshire Teacher Training' or by visiting here. You can listen again to episodes with guests such as Rob Coe, Sam Twiselton, Tom Sherrington, Anita Devi and Afua Hirsch.

The latest episode finds Matthew Coatsworth discussing Oxfordshire Teacher Training's Principles for Teaching Effective Lessons  with its Director, Patrick Garton.The Principles have been developed over a number of years and in this podcast, Patrick explains how they are not instructions and checklists, but an attempt to articulate as specifically as possible what makes the most difference. Listeners to the podcast are welcome to download the full Principles and use: we ask that you acknowledge Oxfordshire Teacher Training if you do so.A number of previous episodes are mentioned during this podcast, including:Episode 31 - Assessment with CJ Rauch (Evidence Based Education)Episode 23 - The Great Teaching Toolkit with Rob CoeEpisode 22 - Developing an ITT curriculum with Patrick GartonEpisode 14 - Teaching Walkthrus with Tom SherringtonEpisode 8. - The ITT Core Content Framework with Sam TwiseltonYou can listen to all previous episodes by searching 'Oxfordshire Teacher Training' in your favourite podcast provider, or by clicking this link.

Oxfordshire Teacher Training's Matthew Coatsworth discusses Assessment with the Head of Teaching and Learning at Evidence Based Education C.J. Rauch in this latest episode of our podcast.C.J. is also one of the authors of the Great Teaching Toolkit Evidence Review - regular listeners may remember episode 23 with Professor Rob Coe. This is a particularly important episode, as C.J. articulates not only why assessment is such an essential part of teaching, but also explains Evidence Based Education's Four Pillars of Assessment that are already being embedded into our practice here at Oxfordshire Teacher Training. Listeners can gain free access to the Great Teaching Toolkit feedback tools with a starter account by clicking hereEvidence Based EducationThe Great Teaching Toolkit Evidence ReviewYou can subscribe and listen to previous episodes of the Oxfordshire Teacher Training podcast with guests including Tom Sherrington, Sam Twiselton and Afua Hirsch by clicking hereTwitter@OTT_SCITT@listentoOTT@CJRauchEduc

In this episode of the Oxfordshire Teacher Training podcast, Matthew Coatsworth discusses the wonderful work of the NCETM - the National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics - with NCETM  Professional Development Leads and Oxfordshire Teacher Training Mentors Claire Shorrock and Crispin Hoad. Claire and Crispin outline some of the key work of the NCETM, the BBO Maths Hub, Teaching for Maths Mastery and the five big ideas, as well as how to cater for the wide variation of mathematical ability within classes and how to adapt teaching effectively.Please note that this episode was recorded remotely and unfortunately the sound quality from Claire's device is a little distorted. We hope it does not affect your listening too much! Links to resources mentioned in the podcast:https://www.ncetm.org.ukhttps://bbomathshub.org.uk/(Bucks, Berks and Oxon Maths Hub)https://nonexamples.com/(Non-examples)https://www.ncetm.org.uk/classroom-resources/secondary-subject-knowledge-audit/​(KS3 Subject Audits)https://www.buzzsprout.com/726303/7471324-episode-21-rosenshine-and-remote-learning-with-claire-grimes(Rosenshine podcast)https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/teaching-mathematics-in-primary-schoolshttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/teaching-mathematics-at-key-stage-3(DfE maths guidance)

In the latest episode of the Oxfordshire Teacher Training podcast, Matthew Coatsworth sits down with Jade Pearce, Assistant Head Teacher at Walton High School in Stafford as well as Evidence Lead in Education and member of the EEF Expert Voices Group.  They discuss effective CPD, the importance of a coherent approach to CPD and also the phenomenal free resources Jade has made available through her Twitter page @PearceMrs. These include short introductions to some of the most important evidence-based resources in education that are 'best bets' to improving the quality of teaching and learning, as well as practical approaches to using these best bets in the classroom. Regular listeners to the podcast will remember Matthew discussing Jade's work on the Great Teaching Toolkit  with Rob Coe in episode 23. If you haven't listened to that episode yet, it is highly recommended, as is episode 27 on the Early Career Framework with Sam Twiselton and Lynsey Hunter, also referred to in this latest episode.We hope that this episode will be of particular interest to our cohort of part-time Associate Teachers due to complete their programmes in December 2021: we are very proud of your achievements and wish you the best as you start your careers as teachers. You have chosen the best job in the world!In this podcast, Jade refers to a wide range of resources including:Teacher Development Trust What Makes Effective CPD? (2013)https://tdtrust.org/2013/09/05/what-makes-effective-cpd-2/ Teacher Development Trust Developing Great Teaching – Lessons from the international reviews into effective professional development (2015)https://tdtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/DGT-Summary.pdf Mrs Pearce's 'An introduction to… 'https://www.dropbox.com/sh/epj5myopjx41pve/AAA8n4mS8FNunqwCF8Rq9Uc_a?dl=0&preview=An+introduction+to...full+guide.pdfAll of Mrs Pearce's resources:https://www.dropbox.com/sh/epj5myopjx41pve/AAA8n4mS8FNunqwCF8Rq9Uc_a?dl=0 

Welcome to the start of season 3 of the Oxfordshire Teacher Training Podcast.  In this episode, Matthew Coatsworth discusses the latest book in the NASBTT/Critical Publishing Essential Guides for Early Career Teachers: Using Cognitive Science in the Classroom with its author Kelly Woodford-Richens.Kelly refers to the work of Daniel Willingham in particular, as well as advocating a 'human-first' teacher approach to frame the reflective tasks and case studies she has incorporated in her book. Matthew and Kelly also discuss the 2021 EEF review of the evidence of cognitive science approaches in the classroom, including touching on whether these approaches work for more than just maths and science.Using Cognitive Science in the Classroom by Kelly Woodford-Richens (Critical Publishing, 2021) ISBN 978-1-914171-05-5Cognitive Science Approaches in the Classroom: a review of the evidence (EEF, 2021)Kelly also refers to the EEF guidance report on Effective Professional Development (EEF, 2021)Twitter: Kelly Woodford-Richens @drkellyrOxfordshire Teacher Training podcast @listentoOTTOxfordshire Teacher Training @OTT_SCITTListen to previous episodes of the Oxfordshire Teacher Training podcast featuring guests such as Tom Sherrington, Rob Coe, Anita Devi, Sam Twiselton and Afua Hirsch

In this episode of the Oxfordshire Teacher Training podcast, Matthew Coatsworth meets Lynsey Hunter from Sheffield Hallam University along with her colleague and favourite guest of the podcast Sam Twiselton to discuss the Early Career Framework and their experiences during the early roll-out of the ECF this year in Sheffield.Regular listeners may well remember Sam talking with Matthew about the ITT Core Content Framework last year. If not, do listen to the episode here.This episode is essential listening for all involved in initial teacher training as well as early career teachers and school leaders and teacher educators.The Early Career Frameworkhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-career-frameworkAs always, you can subscribe by searching 'Oxfordshire Teacher Training' in your favourite podcast provider, and listen to previous episodes by clicking here.Oxfordshire Teacher Traininghttps://twitter.com/OTT_SCITThttps://oxfordshireteachertraining.co.uk/

In this episode of the Oxfordshire Teacher Training podcast, Matthew Coatsworth discusses workload with Julie Greer: headteacher and author of the Essential Guide for Early Career Teachers on 'Workload - Taking Ownership of your Teaching'. Julie and Matthew explore balance, autonomy, professionally acceptable workloads and the role of mentors and other teacher educators.During the podcast, a number of resources are mentioned:Talis research 2018 – Teachers and School Leaders as Lifelong Learnershttps://www.oecd.org/education/talis-2018-results-volume-i-1d0bc92a-en.htm DfE School workload reduction toolkithttps://www.gov.uk/guidance/school-workload-reduction-toolkit DfE Addressing workload in initial teacher educationhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/addressing-workload-in-initial-teacher-education-ite Professionally acceptable workload: learning to act differently towards effective change (paper by Julie Greer and Caroline Daly)https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10095475/1/Greer%20%26%20Daly%202020%20Professionally%20acceptable%20workload%20Impact.pdf You can follow Julie on twitter @JGreer_abcAnd as always, you can search for 'Oxfordshire Teacher Training' to subscribe to every episode on your favourite podcast provider.Links and a list of all our past episodes are available here

In this episode of the Oxfordshire Teacher Training Podcast, Matthew Coatsworth sits down remotely with child clinical psychologist Dr Naira Wilson to discuss the importance of getting transitions right for children. In a first for the podcast, Matthew completes Naira's House Analogy, a reflection tool to facilitate transition. Listeners can choose between the slightly edited audio only section of the podcast, or the full-length video of Matthew and Naira completing the house analogy via zoom.Naira Wilson specialises in childhood mental health and has worked in the NHS, in various capacities, for 20 years. She has previously worked extensively in a Specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) for Oxford Health Foundation Trust. She is a guest lecturer for the Doctoral Course in Clinical Psychology at the University of Oxford and supervises other trained and in-training Clinical Psychologists and mental health professionals. In addition to her independent practice the Little Therapy Room, Dr Wilson also works as a Clinical Psychologist for the Oxford ADHD Centre offering assessment and treatment for Autism Spectrum Conditions and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. She is a contributor to the children's science publication Whiz Pop Bang and is currently publishing a series of books for young children about emotions with Little Tiger Press.If anyone would like to use the house analogy as a reflective tool with children, Naira has made a crib sheet available here. Do get in touch via @listentoOTT with feedback.Links mentioned in the episode:Mentally Healthy Schools https://www.mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/risks-and-protective-factors/school-based-risk-factors/transitions/ (transitions)https://www.mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/media/1906/transitions-primary.pdf  (10 practical tips for school staff to help children settle when starting primary school, or to support those who change school regularly)https://www.mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/media/1907/transitions-secondary.pdf (transition to secondary)https://www.mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/resources/transition-to-reception-class/?page=1&IssuePageId=1311  (transition to reception class)As always, you can subscribe by searching 'Oxfordshire Teacher Training' with your favourite podcast provider, or listen to any previous episodes by clicking here.

In this episode, Oxfordshire Teacher Training's Matthew Coatsworth discusses the Great Teaching Toolkit with Professor Rob Coe, as well as looking back over the past twenty years since Rob's Manifesto for Evidence Based Education was published. Regular podcast listeners might remember episode 1, which looked at the Sutton Trust report 'What Makes Great Teaching?' for which Rob was lead author, and more recently episode 22 where Patrick Garton discussed the importance of the Great Teaching material to the development of Oxfordshire Teacher Training's own curriculum. This is a particularly important episode, marking the start of a collaboration between Oxfordshire Teacher Training and Evidence Based Education to develop work from the Great Teaching Toolkit for Initial Teacher Training and the Early Career Teacher.As part of this episode, Matthew and Rob mention work from @PearceMrs outlining how Jade Pearce has summarised ideas from the Great Teaching Toolkit for school use. You can access her summary here. Look out for a future episode with Jade later this year.Great Teaching websiteGreat Teaching Toolkit Evidence Review (2020)A (new) manifesto for evidence-based education: twenty years on (2019)What Makes Great Teaching? (2014)As always, you can subscribe by searching 'Oxfordshire Teacher Training' at your favourite podcast provider.  A link to all episodes can be found here. 

In this episode of the Oxfordshire Teacher Training Podcast, Matthew Coatsworth talks with Claire Grimes about Rosenshine's Principles of Instruction and her fantastic workbook based on the principles and the work of Tom Sherrington. Back at the start of March 2020's lockdown, Claire produced a workbook as a CPD resource for Thamesview School in Kent where she is currently Deputy Headteacher.  It became a viral sensation on twitter, being picked up by Tom Sherrington (see episodes 14 and 19), and ultimately turned into a highly successful book for John Catt's In Action series to sit alongside Tom Sherrington's Rosenshine's Principles in Action. Claire tells listeners about this journey, as well as how teachers in her school have used her workbook. As well as investigating the workbook, Claire and Matthew discuss some of the current challenges and opportunities around remote learning, and in particular the importance of trainee and early career teachers not forgetting the essence of what makes great teaching.This is a really uplifting episode, continuing on from last time's wonderful SEND discussion with Anita Devi. Rosenshine's Principles of InstructionClaire Grimes 'Rosenshine's Principles in Action - The Workbook' - available in bundles of 5 from John Catt or as a single workbook from AmazonTom Sherrington 'Rosenshine's Principles in Action' available from John Catt - also look at this link for Tom's video masterclass and other resourcesFollow Claire on twitter @CsargeyG Don't forget to subscribe by searching 'Oxfordshire Teacher Training' in Spotify, iTunes or your favourite podcast providerMissed an episode? Here's a link to all previous episodes

In this episode of the Oxfordshire Teacher Training podcast, Matthew Coatsworth continues his discussion with Tom Sherrington looking at the first volume of Tom and Oliver Caviglioni's Teaching Walkthrus book. Tom shares nuggets on questioning and feedback, on practice and retrieval methods, as well as considering Mode B teaching. Finally, Tom explains the A|D|A|P|T model that he and Oli have presented within the Walkthrus book. Do listen to part 1 of Matthew and Tom's discussion in Episode 14 before this one!You can purchase the book directly from John Catt:https://www.johncattbookshop.com/teaching-walkthrus-five-step-guides-for-instructional-coachingFollow Tom Sherrington on twitter @teacherheadFollow Oliver Caviglioni on twitter @olicavFollow Oxfordshire Teeacher Training podcast on twitter @listentoOTTAnd don't forget you can subscribe to this podcast by searching Oxfordshire Teacher Training on iTunes and Spotify for fortnightly episodes during the school term.www.oxfordshireteachertraining.co.uk

In this episode of Oxfordshire Teacher Training's podcast, Matthew Coatsworth talks with celebrated broadcaster and writer Afua Hirsch. Taking themes from Afua's important book Brit(ish): on race, identity and belonging, they explore some of the challenges and opportunities trainee and early career teachers should be thinking about.Afua and Matthew talk about what happens when you don't even know what it is you don't know and developing a better sense of people's identity in Britain, as well as considering the curriculum in schools, Black History Month and Afua's audiobook series 'We Need to Talk About the British Empire'.This was a joy to record, resulting in a mixture of real thought-provoking moments as well as great hope for the future. We hope you enjoy it!https://www.afuahirsch.com/https://oxfordshireteachertraining.co.uk/Follow Afua on twitter:@afuahirschFollow Oxfordshire Teacher Training on twitter:@listentoOTT@OTT_SCITT'We Need to Talk About the British Empire''Brit(ish) - on race, identity and belonging' 

In this episode, Oxfordshire Teacher Training's Matthew Coatsworth discusses Professional Learning Conversations with ITT consultant Kim Francis, winner of the outstanding contribution to Initial Teacher Training award last year at the NASBTT awards.This is an essential listen for anyone interested in ITT, not just those working within Oxfordshire Teacher Training.Professional Learning Conversations were first devised by NASBTT earlier this year as part of their curriculum and assessment toolkit. This material has been developed by Oxfordshire Teacher Training to work alongside the seven core areas of our curriculum. Matthew and Kim explore the material, how it could be used and the potential impact it can have on trainee teachers' development. Kim also talks about his role with Oxfordshire Teacher Training as an external reviewer at the end of last academic year and how we adapted our assessment processes during lockdown.NEW! - we have a new twitter page for our podcast:@listentoOTTPlease do follow us...You can listen to all previous episodes of our podcasts here or by searching 'Oxfordshire Teacher Training' in iTunes, Spotify or other podcast providers. Do subscribe to receive new episodes.If you are a NASBTT member, you can find out more about their Professional Learning Conversations at https://www.nasbtt.org.uk/ searching for Key Resources and finding one of the appendices of their curriculum and assessment toolkit.

In Oxfordshire Teacher Training's latest podcast episode, Matthew Coatsworth talks with Prof Sonia Blandford, one of the country's foremost experts on social mobility and author of 'Born to Fail: social mobility and the working class'. At the time of recording, Sonia was preparing to speak with our trainee Associate Teachers as part of our Social Justice Super Thursday - one of a series of themed days held throughout our programmes.Sonia is the CEO of Achievement for All, a leading not-for-profit organisation that works in partnership with early years settings, schools and colleges to improve outcomes for all children and young people. Find out more by visiting https://afaeducation.org/.Follow Sonia on twitter @soniaafa3asDon't forget that you can subscribe to our podcast by searching 'Oxfordshire Teacher Training', and you can explore other episodes with guests including Sam Twiselton, Emma Hollis, Tom Sherrington and Sally Price.

In this episode, Oxfordshire Teacher Training's Matthew Coatsworth and Director of Secondary Education at the River Learning Trust Tom Boulter discuss effective teaching approaches with a particular focus on vulnerable children. Tom has recently led professional learning sessions with our Associate Teachers to great acclaim, and this episode is perhaps more relevant now than ever.You can hear Tom talk about Education Myths back in episode 2, or follow him on twitter @tomboulterDon't forget you can subscribe to Oxfordshire Teacher Training on Spotify and iTunes.www.oxfordshireteachertraining.co.uk

Teaching Walkthrus - Five-step Guides to Instructional Coaching is a fantastic new book by Tom Sherrington and Oliver Caviglioni. In our latest episode, Oxfordshire Teacher Training's Matthew Coatsworth talks with Tom about the writing process, how key thinkers and key texts were chosen, and then delves in more deeply to explore the first three sections of the book.Tom and Matthew's conversation was too good to cut down to a single episode, so look out for part two of Walkthrus later in the year!All Oxfordshire Teacher Training mentors and Associate Teachers should have received their own copy of the book - do contact us if you haven't yet. But for anyone else, you can purchase the book directly from John Catt:https://www.johncattbookshop.com/teaching-walkthrus-five-step-guides-for-instructional-coachingFollow Tom Sherrington on twitter @teacherheadFollow Oliver Caviglioni on twitter @olicavAnd don't forget you can subscribe to this podcast by searching Oxfordshire Teacher Training on iTunes and Spotify for fortnightly episodes during the school term.www.oxfordshireteachertraining.co.uk

Welcome to the second season of Oxfordshire Teacher Training's podcast for those interested in Initial Teacher Training, and especially for those involved in mentoring. Episode 13, recorded online during lockdown, is an exploration of the new Ofsted Inspection Framework for ITE with HMI Janet Pearce and Oxfordshire Teacher Training's Matthew Coatsworth.ITE Framework and Handbookhttps://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/895321/Initial_teacher_education_framework_and_handbook.pdfReport on responses to consultationhttps://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/initial-teacher-education-inspection-framework-and-handbook-2020-inspecting-the-quality-of-teacher-education/outcome/initial-teacher-education-framework-a-report-on-the-responses-to-the-consultationITE curriculum researchhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/initial-teacher-education-curriculum-research

In this, the final episode of this season, Matthew Coatsworth talks to Oxfordshire Teacher Training's Director Patrick Garton, as he gives us a sneak preview of material from his forthcoming book on Behaviour. We hope you have enjoyed listening this year - we'll be back in September with some fantastic guests.Don't forget that you can subscribe by searching 'Oxfordshire Teacher Training' on iTunes and Spotify.