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‘Improving reading with the R.E.A.D.S Framework’
“It is not a rigid sequence to follow step by step, but a flexible repertoire. It is a helpful prompt for the teacher to consider which mode of discussion is most valuable at any given moment.”
alexquigley.co.uk/improving-re...
Important and timely @theeef.bsky.social
research round on the impact of generative AI on learning. Hopefully this generates some important research questions, and answers, that can steer future decision-making about when, and when not, to use gen AI for learning.
The academic language of school is either a barrier to learning or instead it can unlock the curriculum.
I wrote ‘Literacy Essentials for Every Teacher’ to distil what teachers need to know and do about teaching that language:
amzn.eu/d/0aSwqxSB
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'Improving reading with the R.E.A.D.S framework'
R – Review prior knowledge & predict
E – Explore text meanings
A – Identify anchor points
D – Debate alternative meanings & competing views
S – Summarise to consolidate understanding
alexquigley.co.uk/improving-re...
New research explores the issue of toddlers watching YouTube.
It is mostly low-quality content, when quality is exactly what shapes early language.
Worth knowing and worth sharing with parents.
(research via @juliangrenier.bsky.social
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
New Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) 'Evidence into Action' podcast on maths problem solving.
Feat. @gracecoker27.bsky.social, @camillakgilmore.bsky.social, Helen Drury, Tom Pole & Mike Williams.
evidenceintoaction.podbean.com/e/maths-prio...
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‘Literacy and Key Stage 3 Success’
“…too few secondary teachers have received explicit training in recognising or addressing the nuanced literacy barriers students face in their subjects.”
alexquigley.co.uk/literacy-and...
Interesting article in @natecommunity.bsky.social on ‘Why good writers still struggle with new writing tasks’
It explains new research exploring how writing in history, science & English varies and the different demands & opportunities they create.
www.nate.org.uk/2026/06/05/w...
Reading in class should be one of the richest experiences a teacher can offer. In practice, it can also prove one of the most uncertain and difficult. Whether it is reading a story in year 2 or unpick...
Helpful summary in Tes of the significant changes to the OFSTED Toolkit and inspection for the new school year.
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
Reading in class should be one of the richest experiences a teacher can offer. In practice, it can also prove one of the most uncertain and difficult. Whether it is reading a story in year 2 or unpick...
Key stage 3 (KS3) in secondary schools has always been the squeezed middle when it comes to school improvement. Jammed between high stakes assessments in KS2 and GCSEs at KS4, it has often been shrunk...
Writing well is essential for success in school and university, but many students find it difficult. A student who can write a strong report may struggle with a reflective piece....
Important reflection by @victoriacrooks.bsky.social - 'Where have all the lesson objectives gone?'
Lesson objectives have fallen out of fashion. But in a world of PPTs sitting 'on the system', new teachers in particular can get lost:
uonhistoryteachertraining.school.blog/2026/05/23/w...
Ofsted publishes updated grading toolkits and guides for inspectors coming into effect from September
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Steve is getting increasingly frustrated with Abdul. He feels like he’s running out of options and doesn’t know how else to support him. Abdul’s problem? He doesn’t s…
The EEF has launched a new programme of research to investigate the impact of generative AI on learning and cognition.
We’re making a £2.5 million commitment to build the evidence base.
Find out more: tinyurl.com/4f9effc5
