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Dan Jackson

Effective Teaching

A weekly Education podcast
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Effective Teaching

Dan Jackson

Effective Teaching

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Effective Teaching

Dan Jackson

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I chat with educator Eddie Wu from Wootube about his teaching journey emphasising learning from failures, observation, and reflection. We discuss challenges teachers face, self-reflection, creating a supportive environment, and the importance o
We explore the integration of AI in education with Sabba, an experienced educator and AI enthusiast. Sabba highlights the importance of prioritizing human skills and pedagogy before incorporating AI tools in the classroom. She emphasizes the si
I  discuss tips for successfully waking up at 5am. Prioritise enough sleep, use the 10-3-2-1-0 formula, eliminate snooze buttons, prepare the night before, automate routines, reject excuses, start with something enjoyable, and share your progre
I discuss the benefits of waking up at 5am. Starting the day early allows for uninterrupted time for activities like meditation and deep work. We also explore how this routine can improve sleep quality, enhance anticipation for the day, and boo
In this episode, we discuss the importance of mindset in teaching with special guest Jason Marshall. We explore the concept of growth mindset versus fixed mindset and the significance of adopting a growth mindset for personal and professional g
I shift the focus towards personal growth rather than judgement, aiming to be effective teachers who make a meaningful impact. Deliberate practice with targeted feedback is key. We identify an area to improve, invite a skilled teacher to observ
I discuss the benefits of outsourcing tasks in the classroom and at home. I explore how parent volunteers and student assistants can lighten the teacher's workload and foster collaboration. We also highlight the use of AI technology, tech tools
I discuss the do's and don'ts of effective feedback for students. The do's include identifying one specific area for improvement, providing clear directions, and scheduling follow-up sessions. The don'ts involve avoiding overwhelming students w
I explore strategies for using questions to promote engagement and deeper understanding among students. I encourage educators to move beyond seeking right or wrong answers and instead ask questions that delve into the reasoning behind them. We
I explore strategies to promote a growth mindset in the classroom. I discuss using the word "yet" when facing challenges, providing feedback that focuses on effort and perseverance, embracing mistakes as part of the learning process, breaking d
I discuss 20 strategies to motivate students. I highlight the importance of creating a positive learning environment, setting clear expectations, and using varied teaching methods. Offering choices, setting goals, and providing positive reinfor
I challenge the idea that being busy equals success. Instead, I emphasise the importance of effectiveness in teaching and life. It's time to shift our focus from busyness to making a meaningful impact. By prioritising tasks, eliminating unprodu
In this episode, I emphasize the importance of taking ownership of our time and prioritizing our needs. I discuss methods for communicating our constraints and negotiating alternatives with superiors. We have the power to make choices that alig
I discuss the benefits of using distributed practice as a learning strategy. Dividing studying or revision into multiple sessions spread out over time has been proven to be more effective for long-term learning and memory retention. We explore
I discuss strategies to improve productivity and efficiency in teaching. We focus on leveraging time constraints to enhance motivation and set realistic deadlines. I also cover the importance of concise feedback and provide tips for marking eff
I explore the 20-second productivity rule, a powerful tool for combating distractions in our modern society. By delaying gratification for 20 seconds, we can retrain our brains, minimise distractions, and increase focus and productivity. Give i
It can be hard to take PD and turn it into effective teaching practices in your classroom. In this episode, I interviews Valerie Young to discuss how her school goes about implementing their professional learning, supporting teachers and using
I recently watched the sugar movie with my 6-year-old daughter and it confirmed a number of things I already knew and talk about in my book - Work Less, Teach More. Discover some of the effects sugar is having on your workload.
Empowering our students to become successful learners is so important. In this episode, I give 3 strategies you can use to enable your students to become successful in your classroom.NotesEmpowerment is crucial because it motivates student
In this episode, I discuss some of the time-saving ways we can use Chat GpT as teachers in order to save time and improve our productivity.
In this episode, I interview motivation psychologist - Don Berg to discuss how we can help our students to be motivated to learn in our classrooms.You can get a free copy of the book Work Less, Teach More at https://www.teacherspd.net/freewltm
In this episode, I reflect on some of the key learnings that came during the Effective Teaching Conference from the likes of John Larmer, Suzie Boss, Jay McTighe, Alice Kim, Kasey Bell, Kelly Bell, Brendan Lee, Jen Giffen, John Hattie and many
It's time to round up the year, reflect and set goals. This is the last episode for the year. I look forward to talking with you in 2023.Register for the effective teaching conferenceReflect on your year. Gather some evidence (survey your ki
Discover the joy that comes with lots of short breaks, both for you and your students. There are plenty of great benefits.Research indicates that multiple 5 min breaks are better than a larger single break. so…Give students regular short bre
Discover 3 things that can destroy your mojo and have a negative impact on you and your students. We all need to avoid these. Learn more about the conference at https://www.teacherspd.net/conference
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