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John Stradwick

@JohnnyStradwick

Ponders several sides of the story, likes a challenge ...loves a curry | Dep Principal (AK, NZ) |

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There is happiness in duty, although it may not seem so." -- Jose Marti


It’s important that curriculum designers have a firm understanding of ‘Knowledge Rich’ curriculum design or there could be unintended consequences. The new NZ curriculum focusses too heavily on Big Ideas?. (Quote below - Rata, 2020)

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“People have learned from their own misfortunes that revolutions demolish the organic structures of society, disrupt the natural flow of life, destroy the best elements of the population and give free rein to the worst...”


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NSW Department of Education and the University of Queensland found year 7 students who experienced explicit teaching – which involves step-by-step instructions and checking for students’ understanding – were four months ahead in their learning by year 9. Scaffold to success.

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👏 Christmas Competition! 🎉 This has become an annual tradition but there are more books this year. To win the collection of my books simply retweet this post. The winner will be selected at random - open to all globally - best of luck! Winner announced 22.12.23 🎁🌲🎁

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"Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body." -- Seneca,


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For teacher PD to have impact, it must not only change what teachers know, but what they do, in ways that last.

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🚨 Competition 🎉 I have a copy of The researchEd Guide to Cognitive Science to give away - it is not published officially until September 1st. To enter simply retweet this tweet & a winner will be selected at random. Open to all around the world! 🌍📚🧠 Good luck ☺️👏

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What is the distinction between performance and learning? NEW blog from @KateJones_teach 👇 hubs.la/Q01_M-7W0


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A headline from 23 years ago:

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The curriculum as a plan then the actual reality of what’s left over long after it’s been taught/learned. A sobering perspective that may impact on your curriculum designs.

I love this on the four types of curriculum from Tim Oates (summarised by Tom Sherrington). “1. Intended curriculum: the required knowledge, skills and understanding that might be written down in the specification for a unit of study. 2. Enacted curriculum: the curriculum that



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You only control the effort, not the results.


Any evidence that playing competitive team sport makes you are more/less empathetic person?


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To mark the release of our new book, we’re giving away three pairs of both books. Retweet to be included in the draw.

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"Habits reduce cognitive load and free up. Mental capacity, so you can allocate your attention to other tasks." - @JamesClear


“…the point of education is that students learn something, that they learn it for a reason, and that they learn it from someone… education always needs to engage with questions of content, purpose and relationships.” Biesta (2015)


“Good teaching cannot be reduced to technique; good teaching comes from the identity and integrity of the teacher.” ― Parker Palmer, The Courage to Teach


Luxury beliefs in ed equate to low expectation

On luxury beliefs in education. Low cost, high return - for some. rebeccabirch.substack.com/p/on-luxury-be…



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🚨BOOK GIVEAWAY🚨 ‘Closing the Writing Gap’ is officially published next Tues (17th May) by @RoutledgeEd As a result, I’m delighted to announce I’m giving away three signed copies. Simply RETWEET this tweet for a chance to win! 3 winners to be announced on Tuesday.

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I took a deep breath and listened to the old brag of my heart. I am. I am. I am. - Sylvia Plath, The Bell Jar (1963)


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