Second half-term: how pupils learn - making it stick
In this module you’ll consider how you can make new learning stick over time so that pupils remember what they’ve been taught.
Module introduction
ECTs
This week you just need to watch the brief video introduction to the module (5 minutes).
Mentors
There’s no catch-up with the ECT this week. You just need to watch the brief video introduction to the module.
Week 1: introduction to making learning stick
There are no self-study materials this week.
Mentors
There are no mentor activities this week.
Week 2: the importance of practice
ECTs
For this topic you’ll need to:
- work through the self-study materials below (30 minutes)
- catch up with your mentor to reflect on what you’ve learnt, discuss any issues or concerns, and decide what actions to take going forward (60 minutes)
Mentors
For this topic you should:
- read the ECT’s study materials below
- catch up with your ECT
- briefly watch them teach
Week 3: balancing exposition, repetition, practice and retrieval
There are no self-study materials this week. Instead, your induction tutor should arrange a training session on this topic (75 minutes).
Mentors
There are no materials for this topic. Instead, your induction tutor should arrange a training session on this topic with you and the ECT.
Induction tutor
Use the materials below to arrange a training session on balancing exposition, retrieval, repetition and practice (75 minutes).
View induction tutor materials
Week 4: retrieval practice
ECTs
For this topic you’ll need to work through the self-study materials below (20 minutes).
You'll also attend a training session arranged by your induction tutor (75 minutes).
Mentors
There's no mentoring session with your ECT this week. Instead you induction tutor should arrange a training session.
Induction tutor
Use the materials below to arrange a training session on retrieval practice techniques (75 minutes).
View induction tutor materials
Week 5: designing tasks and support to help pupils access the information they need
ECTs
There are no self-study materials this week. Instead, your mentor will lead the discussion about this topic in your weekly meeting.
Mentors
The ECT does not have a self-study element this week. Instead, you should use the materials below to plan a discussion with them about this topic.
Week 6: review of the module
ECTs
Your mentor should arrange a catch-up with you to discuss what you have learnt during this module (30 minutes).
Mentors
Use the materials below to help you plan a discussion with the ECT about what they’ve learnt during this module.
End of module reflections
ECTs
Use this time to take some high-level notes on what you’ve learnt in this module. Also note down any related areas you’d like to strengthen in future (5 minutes).
Mentors
Your ECT will use the materials to take some high-level notes on what they have learnt in this module.