Second half-term: how do pupils learn?
In this module you’ll explore the findings and evidence gathered during studies of how pupils learn, and the related implications for teaching.
Introduction to the module
Go through the module introduction to see what you’ll be learning.
Duration: 10 minutes.
Mentors
Go through the module introduction to see what the ECT will be learning.
Week 1: the working and long-term memory
During the first topic of the module you need to:
- work through the self-study materials below
- meet your mentor to discuss what you’ll be doing in the weeks ahead
Duration: 55 minutes.
Mentors
Use the materials below to plan a discussion about this topic with the ECT during your catch-up.
Week 2: considering how to introduce new knowledge to pupils
For this topic you’ll need to:
- work through the self-study materials below
- catch up with your mentor
Duration: 60 minutes.
Mentors
Use the materials below to:
- see what the ECT is learning
- structure your catch-up with the ECT after watching them put this topic’s development focus into action in the classroom
Week 3: combining verbal explanation and graphical representations to reduce working memory overload
There are no self-study materials this week. Instead, your mentor will lead the discussion about this topic in your weekly meeting.
Mentors
Use the materials below to:
- see what the ECT is learning
- structure your catch-up with the ECT after watching them put this topic’s development focus into action in the classroom
Week 4: using worked and partially completed examples
For this topic you’ll need to:
- work through the self-study materials below
- catch up with your mentor
Duration: 45 minutes.
Mentors
Use the materials below to:
- see what the ECT is learning
- structure your catch-up with the ECT after watching them put this topic’s development focus into action in the classroom
Week 5: helping pupils remember
For this topic you’ll need to:
- work through the self-study materials below
- catch up with your mentor
Duration: 80 minutes.
Mentors
Use the materials below to plan a discussion about this topic with the ECT during your catch-up.
Week 6: practise using a low stakes quiz to strengthen pupils’ retrieval
There are no self-study materials this week. Instead, your mentor will lead the discussion about this topic in your weekly meeting.
Mentors
Use the materials below to plan a discussion about this topic with the ECT during your catch-up.
Week 7: introduction to metacognition
For this topic you’ll need to:
- work through the self-study materials below
- catch up with your mentor
Duration: 15 minutes.
Mentors
Use the materials below to plan a discussion about this topic with the ECT during your catch-up.