Articles
CIPD Finalists
Mark’s work with Mile Cross Primary School, Norwich, helping to develop the quality of teaching, has reached the finals of …
Teach Primary Article
April’s edition of Teach Primary magazine included an article by us based on a key theme from our latest book; Teaching Backwards. …
Teaching Backwards Reviews
The authors have produced a stimulating and thought provoking text for practitioners at all levels. It is overflowing with excellent …
Engaging Learners Review
I recently reviewed “Engaging Learners”, which is a companion book to the one reviewed here. Teaching Backwards” is written in …
Teaching Backwards: High Expectations
The first stage in the process of teaching backwards is to create a classroom environment where all share high expectations. …
Teaching Backwards: Feedback
In this era of high accountability, teachers are being asked to provide more feedback than ever before. However, as this …
Teaching Backwards: Challenge
Challenge forms a crucial part of the teaching backwards process for three key reasons. Without challenge, teachers will not get …
Teaching Backwards: Looking For Proof Of Learning
The best teachers are like great detectives, they are constantly seeking proof. Proof of that learners have closed a learning …
Teaching Backwards: Defining and De-mystifying the Destination
At the heart of teaching backwards is a thinking process that requires teachers to plan and teach backwards from a clear and …
Teaching Backwards: Starting Points
If you are going to plan a journey, you need to be clear on your own starting point before you consider …
Level Up Explaining
Explaining is a key skill in the armoury of teachers. Yet it is often hugely underrated. The better you are …
Level Up Class Induction
From experience, many teachers know the usefulness of inducting their new class. Some of the suggestions below will help teachers to …
Level Up Resilience
Being able to cope with, and overcome, difficulty and challenge is one of the key elements in becoming a successful …
Level Up Learner Clarity
The more clarity learners have about what to do, how to do it, and what the final outcome should look …
Level Up Curiosity
Curiosity can be aroused in many ways, such as stimulating questions, teases, predictions, wonder and even awe. It is particularly …