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Learn innovative teaching strategies from Rachael Edgar at School of Research Science, Dubai. Discover ways to raise expectations, use probing questions, and differentiate marking. Aim for perfection and quality in education.
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Rachael Edgar Tuesday 4th March 2014 SPARK @GESS Education Show Dubai World Trade Centre School of Research Science Rachael Edgar @Dubai_Teachmeet
One size does not fit all School of Research Science Rachael Edgar @Dubai_Teachmeet
1. Anatomy of high expectations The story of Austin’s butterfly…. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqh1MRWZjms Aim for perfection and insist on quality. Berger says, “if it isn’t perfect, it isn’t finished.” High expectations are transformational School of Research Science Rachael Edgar @Dubai_Teachmeet
2. Marking as Differentiation School of Research Science Via @Shaun_Allison Rachael Edgar @Dubai_Teachmeet
School of Research Science Via @Shaun_Allison Rachael Edgar @Dubai_Teachmeet
Strategies for ‘Teach to the top’ School of Research Science Rachael Edgar @Dubai_Teachmeet
3. Probing questions “An outstanding teacher would be outstanding in a field or on a desert island with no kit, no resources and nothing to write on. It is just you and them..and a really good key question” Tom Sherrington @headguruteacher School of Research Science Rachael Edgar @Dubai_Teachmeet
Have prompts everywhere! School of Research Science Rachael Edgar @Dubai_Teachmeet Via @headguruteacher
Self directed progression Warm, hot, scorching School of Research Science Rachael Edgar @Dubai_Teachmeet
Adding depth ACDC Extend and deepen learning School of Research Science Rachael Edgar @Dubai_Teachmeet
Reciprocal teaching • Student toolkit for starters and plenaries • Writing great HOT questions • Observation feedback from me/peers School of Research Science Rachael Edgar @Dubai_Teachmeet
“Show me a teacher who doesn’t fail every day and I’ll show you a teacher with low expectations for his or her students” (Dylan Wiliam) Contact details Email: rachael.e@srs.ae Twitter: @Dubai_Teachmeet @Dubai_Leadmeet @SRS_Dubai Teaching and Learning Blog: www.misedgar.wordpress.com School of Research Science Rachael Edgar @Dubai_Teachmeet