Desirable difficulties for learning with Elizabeth Bjork and Robert Bjork (Ep 66)
Podcast Episode Β· Chalk & Talk Β· March 6 Β· 55m
π¨ New episode with the Bjorks is now live! We discuss cramming, rereading, retrieval practice, what makes a difficulty desirable for learning, and more!
π§ Listen, wherever you get your podcasts
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π¨New episode on desirable difficulties with Elizabeth and Robert Bjork drops tomorrow!
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What makes a difficulty desirable for learning? New Chalk & Talk episode on desirable difficulties coming Friday, March 6!
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Researchers urge early screening for math struggles in Ontario
Assessing kindergartners on counting skills could help address challenges before they mount, expert says
WISE WORDS βYouβve got to identify whoβs having trouble, and youβve got to fix it. We donβt have to have this π¨π¦ math crisis, but we continue doing the same thing over and over.β ~ @rastokke.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... #EarlyNumeracyScreening π¦ #bskySPEECHIES
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Science of Math: The movement everyone's talking about with Sarah Powell (Ep.65)
2/3 πΊ Watch the full episode with Sarah Powell & Anna Stokke π youtu.be/F9ws7cOrWbE
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π¨ New episode with Sarah Powell is now live! We talk about what the Science of Math movement is, why itβs gained momentum, and what a statement by the NCSM gets wrong about the Science of Math. Links belowπ
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10 Research-based Principles Every Teacher Should Know
βWhat exactly are Rosenshine's 10 principles of instruction? I go through them here. Check out the full episode with Tom Sherrington on Chalk & Talk. youtube.com/shorts/4eVRi...
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Rosenshine's Principles of Instruction with Tom Sherrington (Ep 64)
2/3 πΊWatch on YouTube: Rosenshines's Principles of Instruction with Tom Sherrington youtu.be/GXWSvJ_B_gQ?...
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ποΈ NEW EPISODE β LIVE NOW ποΈ
We talk about:
βοΈ Rosenshineβs Principles of Instruction: What they are, where they come from
βοΈ Why practice (& how itβs done) matters
βοΈ What high success rate means
βοΈ Modeling, questioning, review, scaffolding, done properly
Episode links belowπ
@teacherhead.bsky.social
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YouTube video by Chalk & Talk with Anna Stokke
Checking for Understanding in Math Class
How to check for understanding in math class
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π What are 10 research-based principles every educator should know? New episode on Rosenshine's Principles of Instruction with Tom Sherrington drops tomorrow: Friday, February 6!
Stay tuned!
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It was time for an in-depth conversation on Rosenshineβs Principles of Instruction, and Tom Sherrington @teacherhead.bsky.social delivered.
ποΈ New Chalk & Talk episode drops Friday, Feb 6. Don't miss it!
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New op-ed by #UWinnipeg's @rastokke.bsky.social ‡οΈ
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Teaching math so students learn with Craig Barton (Ep 63)
4/5 πΊ Watch Teaching math so students learn on YouTube
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3/5 βΆοΈImportance of full class participation in checking for understanding
βΆοΈWhy problem solving should come after students are secure with core procedures
βΆοΈTeaching problem solving effectively.
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2/5 βΆοΈThe importance of atomisation: breaking complex maths into the smallest meaningful steps
βΆοΈWhat makes an effective I do (clear explanations + checking for listening), We do, and You do
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1/5ποΈKey takeaways from my latest episode with Craig Barton. Check it out on any podcast platform or YouTube.
βΆοΈWhy βproductive struggleβ might be fun for high-attaining students but leaves others lost
βΆοΈHow learning about cog science led to a shift away from inquiry-heavy teaching
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What Ontario can learn from Englandβs education policy changes
The province must move away from progressivist ideology and back to basics
#UWinnipeg's Dr. Anna Stokke and Dr. Malcolm Bird have published an op-ed in @theglobeandmail.com. ‡οΈ
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@rastokke.bsky.social
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YouTube video by Chalk & Talk with Anna Stokke
Teaching math so students learn with Craig Barton (Ep 63)
2/2 Full episode: Teaching math so students learn with Craig Barton
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YouTube video by Chalk & Talk with Anna Stokke
Teaching Math When Skill Gaps are Wide
1/2 Craig Barton
talks a lot about atomization in my latest episode. What is it and why is it helpful for teaching classes when skill gaps are wide? Check out the clip π
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YouTube video by Chalk & Talk with Anna Stokke
Teaching math so students learn with Craig Barton (Ep 63)
Teaching math so students learn with Craig Barton youtu.be/8OpT3zF_d5E
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π’ New episode with Craig Barton is out! It's on all podcast apps and YouTube. Craig is extremely knowledgeable about teaching math and it was an honour to have him on. Don't miss it! Link below π
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Guess who's on the Chalk & Talk podcast tomorrow! I'm so excited to release this episode!
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πChalk & Talk just surpassed 300,000 podcast downloads. YouTube views are up significantly too! My goal: improving math education by sharing knowledge about what works.
πThanks for listening & please share the podcast with someone who could benefit. Channel link below.
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