Mike Downes (NPQLTD)'s Avatar

Mike Downes (NPQLTD)

@mrdownesteach.bsky.social

Head of History at Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong I Former Head of Professional Learning I Former Assistant Head of Teaching and Learning I Cognitive Science Enthusiast I PL geek I Interested in instructional design, curriculum design and all things T&L.

624 Followers  |  267 Following  |  51 Posts  |  Joined: 31.08.2024  |  1.7078

Latest posts by mrdownesteach.bsky.social on Bluesky

Here is the link to a HQ pdf of the Dimension 4 one-pager on - Activating hard thinking lnkd.in/gHAi2C5n

26.03.2025 08:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

On Monday, our EiM Collaboration Group came together to discuss β€˜The GTT: From Principles to Practice’, focusing on Dimension 4: Activating hard thinking. Please RP if you would like a copy of the one-pager @evidencebasededu.bsky.social

21.03.2025 08:00 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Here is the link to a HQ pdf of the Dimension 3 one-pager on - Maximising opportunities to learn lnkd.in/giApWqDi

21.03.2025 07:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

Earlier this week, our EiM Collaboration Group came together to discuss β€˜The GTT: From Principles to Practice’, focusing on Dimension 3: Maximising opportunities to learn. We used this D3 one-pager to talk about implementing effective behaviour management strategies @evidencebasededu.bsky.social

20.03.2025 10:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Here is the link to a HQ pdf of the Dimension 2 one-pager on - Creating a supportive environment lnkd.in/gupq2kjs

20.03.2025 10:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

This week, our EiM Collaboration Group came together for insightful discussions on β€˜The GTT: From Principles to Practice’, focusing on Dimension 2. We used this D2 one-pager to facilitate meaningful conversations of how we can implement these elements in practice @evidencebasededu.bsky.social

19.03.2025 09:39 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 3

Here is the link to a HQ pdf of the Dimension 1 one-pager on - Understanding the Content lnkd.in/gwbcq28N

19.03.2025 09:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

During the EiM Collaborative Group β€˜The GTT: From Principles to Practice’ we facilitated our professional discussions using one-pagers focused on the different Dimensions of the Model for Great Teaching. RP if you would like a copy of the D1 one-pager @evidencebasededu.bsky.social

18.03.2025 09:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Post image

It was a pleasure to have hosted a PL session for 30 educators from the EiM education group. My session focused on β€˜The GTT: From Principles to Practice’ - aiming to bridge the gap between educational research and classroom practice. @evidencebasededu.bsky.social

17.03.2025 09:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

I am pleased to announce that I have just been awarded an NPQ for Leading Teacher Development from the DfE. All the hard work throughout the course has finally paid off. Excited to see how I can apply the knowledge and skills that I learned moving forward.

10.02.2025 11:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Here is a HQ pdf link to the final one-pager in the Formative Action series. www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/w4ptz...

31.01.2025 12:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

4/4: The final one-pager in the series is β€˜Feedback that leads to independence’. Students need variation in feedback in order to achieve the ultimate goal of mastery. Interested? Please Repost for a copy! @rkneyber.bsky.social @blancawildelopez.bsky.social

30.01.2025 13:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Post image

Happy Lunar New Year from Western Australia. Wishing you all the best in the year of the snake.

29.01.2025 13:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Here is a link to the HQ pdf of the β€˜Formative Action: A feedback Framework’ one-pager.
www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/rv2jc...

29.01.2025 03:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

3/4:The third one-pager in the series is β€˜Formative Action: A feedback Framework’. This is an 8 step framework in which students play an active role in the feedback process by building in opportunities for them to act upon the feedback in each step @rkneyber.bsky.social @blancawildelopez.bsky.social

28.01.2025 11:13 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Here is a link to the HQ pdf of the 'β€˜Execution principles for formative Action’ one-pager as promised. I hope it is of use www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ieung...

28.01.2025 11:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations Adam!

28.01.2025 02:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

2/4: The second one-pager is the β€˜Execution principles for formative Action’. These 10 principles will help students take an active role in their own learning through actionable steps for improvement. Interested? Please Repost for a copy @rkneyber.bsky.social @blancawildelopez.bsky.social

27.01.2025 00:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2

Here is a HQ pfd link to the 'Formative Action Teaching and Learning Map'. Thank you to everyone who liked and shared the post.

www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/lc0r1...

26.01.2025 23:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

1/4: It has been a pleasure to collaborate with @rkneyber.bsky.social and @blancawildelopez.bsky.social from @Toetsrevolutie on summarising the key ideas of their incredible book Formative Action. The first of our 4 one-pagers is a 'Teaching and Learning Map'
Want a copy? Please Repost!

24.01.2025 08:51 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2

I would love to be added to the list Daisy.

17.11.2024 08:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’d love to be involved Hugh

17.11.2024 07:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hi @edusky.bsky.social. I would love to be added to your spreadsheet #EduSky

04.10.2024 04:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Here is the link to a HQ pdf of the one-pager on 'Thinking and Participation Ratio' by @bradleybusch.bsky.social @researchED1 dropbox.com/scl/fi/15htv... I hope it is of use. @innerdrive.bsky.social @douglemov.bsky.social

27.09.2024 08:16 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Here is the link to a HQ pdf of the one-pager on 'Oracies not Oracy' by @claresealy.bsky.social @researchED1 dropbox.com/scl/fi/wrswc... I hope it is of use.

27.09.2024 08:14 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Here is the link to a HQ pdf of the one-pager on 'Using the GTT to create a Metacognitive Cycle of Learning' dropbox.com/scl/fi/3ej9e... I hope it is of use @evidencebasededu.bsky.social

27.09.2024 08:10 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

The final session at @researchED1 was β€˜Thinking and Participation Ratio’ by @bradleybusch.bsky.social. This was packed with practical ideas on how to implement ratio successfully in the classroom. RP if you would like a copy
@innerdrive.bsky.social @douglemov.bsky.social #rED24

26.09.2024 09:32 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

Session 5 at @researchED1 was 'Oracies not Oracy’ by @claresealy.bsky.social. The key takeaway was that it is essential to adapt and contextualise oracy strategies within subject-specific domains to ensure effective impact. RP if you would like a copy #rED24

25.09.2024 08:35 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

@claresealy.bsky.social I have nearly finished a one-pager based on your session β€˜Oracies not Oracy’ at researchED. I will post it tomorrow once it’s complete. Hope you like it.

24.09.2024 10:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

Session 4 at @researchED1 was @mrdownesteach.bsky.social on β€˜Using the GTT to create a Metacognitive Cycle of Learning’. RP if you would like a copy of a one-pager summarising the session @evidencebasededu.bsky.social @profcoe.bsky.social @profkime.bsky.social. @funkypedagogy.bsky.social

24.09.2024 09:49 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

@mrdownesteach is following 19 prominent accounts