
Simple Teaching
It really is all about the simple things. The longer I've been in teaching, the more I realise this. I thought I'd realised that 10 years...
Along with being a primary school teacher and leader, blogging is where this all started for Aidan. If it wasn't for his passion for writing and sharing his learning and experiences, he wouldn't be working as an education consultant with schools across the country today. Shared best practice should be available to all and here on the Aidan Severs Consulting blog you can get ideas for making a difference in your own school. The blog is also a great place to learn exactly the kind of work that Aidan can partner with your school on.
Simple Teaching
What Should You Do To Get Your New Classroom Ready?
The Right(est) Way Of Teaching Spelling (Part 5)
Becoming An Expert Teacher
Thoughtful Questioning: Why Cold Call Is Not Enough
Beware The Reverse-Engineered Curriculum (or The Potential Pitfalls Of Retrieval Practice)
What Should Adults Be Doing When Children Are Working?
Ditch The Lesson Plans; Try Learning Sequences
Flexible Lesson Design: A Model for Responsiveness and the Release of Responsibility
Greater Depth: General Principles Of Challenge For Higher Prior Attaining Pupils
What Impressions Do You Get... Answering 3-Mark Reading SATs Questions
PPA: It's Complicated
Finding Your True Teacher Persona
No-Quiz Retrieval Practice Techniques
Using Mnemonics For Retrieval Practice
Whole Class Reading: Providing Challenge For Children Working At Greater Depth
Whole Class Reading: Meeting The Needs of Lower Attainers
History: Key Questions To Ask About People, Events or Time Periods
The Right(est) Way To Teach Spelling (part 1)
Geography: Key Questions To Ask When Learning About A Place