PE Scholar’s Post

Check out this post and Barbara's new book, Scaffolding for Success!

Imagine that you teach from a textbook that is perfectly designed to guide students through the various teaching stages throughout the classroom session. In that scenario, please address the following: What additional responsibilities should the educator consider beyond simply managing the classroom, providing instructions, and eliciting ideas or responses from students? What other types of teaching approaches or methods should the educator incorporate, even if the textbook already covers the core content and learning objectives?"

Long post alert 🚨 We are thrilled to announce that our director, Melanie Moore, has written and published her first book with Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, Curriculum Simplexity. It's been a lot of blood, sweat, and tears, but Mel has produced something of quality to inspire and guide future teachers.   We would really be grateful if friends of Cornerstones could share this post with their networks. ❤️   About the book 📖 Drawing from her 30+ years of experience as a primary educator, working as a classroom teacher, Deputy Headteacher, and curriculum leader, Mel collected her thoughts, insights, challenges and understanding of curriculum and created a must-have guide for educators.   Curriculum Simplexity offers a practical and systematic planning aid, guiding readers through building a robust, coherent whole-school curriculum.   Divided into a series of easily digestible chapters and filled with templates, worked examples and planning formats, this book unpacks the process of creating a curriculum. Topics explored include, but are not limited to: – 💙 The importance of pedagogy – ⭐ Good subject leadership – 🔗 Building a Curriculum Progression Framework – 🗒 Implementing, delivering and evaluating your curriculum – 📊 Assessment Releasing two weeks today (30th of September) you can pre-order her book here: https://bit.ly/3XuDnXm #primarycurriculum #publishling #practicalguides

There are two excellent books by Ron Ritchhart that every teacher, especially the new ones who need to enhance their teaching practices must read. One of these books named Creating Cultures of Thinking, outlines eight essential forces that shape the learning environment. #CulturesOfThinking #RonRitchhart #ProjectZero #TeacherTips #Education

It's been an absolute pleasure to get a real insight into the development of this book and to help out Melanie Moore where I could. I found it easy to understand for someone like me, who has never been an active teacher but has worked in education for ten years. Mel is incredibly good at explaining things plainly, which is one of the reasons I like the Cornerstones' curriculum so much. This is definitely a must-have for any ITE University course. #ITECourses #PracticalGuide #CurriculumDesign

This updated edition of classic bestseller on curriculum design for quality instruction provides practical structures, planning tools, and specific classroom examples of effective teaching strategies. The author focuses to a level of understanding where knowledge transfer readily to new situations and thinking becomes integrated. This book is a potent reminder of what it means when teachers teach whole human beings their minds, hearts, and souls. Erickson helps us recall ehat all great teachers know: quality teaching is about building young lives.

James Nottingham, FRSA created “The Learning Pit” in 2010 and I have been an advocate of his work ever since. His new book Teach Brilliantly https://lnkd.in/e9_mS8fU is an enlightening exploration about why teachers need to choose the best research-informed strategies with the biggest impact because of the short time they have with their learners. Equally, teachers have such little time to read so they must choose what they read carefully. This book is a wise choice.

New post up on my blog, Info Literal! With the new semester starting, I wanted to take a moment to think and write about my process for more intentional and reflective teaching practice. Read the article and subscribe! https://lnkd.in/eYD3SjkY

“A Must-Read for Every Educator!" One of the most transformative books I’ve read recently! It delves into how we think and learn, providing practical insights that can elevate your teaching practice. From the power of story and emotion to the role of memory, context, and routines, this book offers a rich understanding of how to create lasting learning experiences. Whether you're a veteran teacher or a novice, this book will inspire you to rethink how you approach teaching and learning. It’s packed with actionable strategies and thought-provoking ideas that will stick with you long after you’ve turned the last page. What are some books that have shaped your teaching philosophy? Let’s share recommendations in the comments!