Have we overcomplicated teaching?

Our conclusion was yes- we probably have overcomplicated teaching in some ways. And, although we didn’t always agree with the changes in approach that Jo describes, we have all reflected on our practice this week and asked ourselves what we do , why we do it, and who we do it for. And this was valuable.
I think our take-home message from this session was that we should all think about what we can stop doing, as well as what we can start doing. Yes- we possibly have overcomplicated teaching, and it is right that we question what we do (and why).

Reading Group 1

This year, our Journal Club has been integrated into the new CPD programme, so we have fomed a Reading Group. People can come along and talk about something they’ve read, or listen to others talking about things they’ve found interesting, and it gives us the chance to discuss them. After a slight biscuit-related hitch (I’d forgotten to buy…

Threshold concepts (initial ideas)

This post is written by NKA. ResearchED Rugby I was lucky enough to attend the ResearchED meeting in Rugby at the weekend, and came back having learned a great deal. A session that had particular impact on me was lead by Ruth Powley: Planning curriculum sequences that enhance permanent learning in a linear curriculum. Ruth…