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.
On Monday, our EiM Collaboration Group came together to discuss ‘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
March 21, 2025 at 8:01 AM
On Monday, our EiM Collaboration Group came together to discuss ‘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
Earlier this week, our EiM Collaboration Group came together to discuss ‘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
March 20, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Earlier this week, our EiM Collaboration Group came together to discuss ‘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
This week, our EiM Collaboration Group came together for insightful discussions on ‘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
March 19, 2025 at 9:39 AM
This week, our EiM Collaboration Group came together for insightful discussions on ‘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
During the EiM Collaborative Group ‘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
March 18, 2025 at 9:39 AM
During the EiM Collaborative Group ‘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
It was a pleasure to have hosted a PL session for 30 educators from the EiM education group. My session focused on ‘The GTT: From Principles to Practice’ - aiming to bridge the gap between educational research and classroom practice. @evidencebasededu.bsky.social
March 17, 2025 at 9:52 AM
It was a pleasure to have hosted a PL session for 30 educators from the EiM education group. My session focused on ‘The GTT: From Principles to Practice’ - aiming to bridge the gap between educational research and classroom practice. @evidencebasededu.bsky.social
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.
February 10, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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.
4/4: The final one-pager in the series is ‘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
January 30, 2025 at 1:39 PM
4/4: The final one-pager in the series is ‘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
Happy Lunar New Year from Western Australia. Wishing you all the best in the year of the snake.
January 29, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Happy Lunar New Year from Western Australia. Wishing you all the best in the year of the snake.
3/4:The third one-pager in the series is ‘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
January 28, 2025 at 11:13 AM
3/4:The third one-pager in the series is ‘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
2/4: The second one-pager is the ‘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
January 27, 2025 at 12:03 AM
2/4: The second one-pager is the ‘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
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!
Want a copy? Please Repost!
January 24, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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!
Want a copy? Please Repost!
The final session at @researchED1 was ‘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
@innerdrive.bsky.social @douglemov.bsky.social #rED24
September 26, 2024 at 9:32 AM
The final session at @researchED1 was ‘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
@innerdrive.bsky.social @douglemov.bsky.social #rED24
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
September 25, 2024 at 8:35 AM
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
Session 4 at @researchED1 was @mrdownesteach.bsky.social on ‘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
September 24, 2024 at 9:49 AM
Session 4 at @researchED1 was @mrdownesteach.bsky.social on ‘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
Session 3 at @researchED1 was 'Unlocking Oracy' by
@nikkisullivan.bsky.social.There is a huge focus on speaking and listening in atm. The session was very useful for the implementation of effective oracy strategies. RP if you would like a copy @bradleybusch.bsky.social @innerdrive.bsky.social
@nikkisullivan.bsky.social.There is a huge focus on speaking and listening in atm. The session was very useful for the implementation of effective oracy strategies. RP if you would like a copy @bradleybusch.bsky.social @innerdrive.bsky.social
September 19, 2024 at 1:59 PM
Session 3 at @researchED1 was 'Unlocking Oracy' by
@nikkisullivan.bsky.social.There is a huge focus on speaking and listening in atm. The session was very useful for the implementation of effective oracy strategies. RP if you would like a copy @bradleybusch.bsky.social @innerdrive.bsky.social
@nikkisullivan.bsky.social.There is a huge focus on speaking and listening in atm. The session was very useful for the implementation of effective oracy strategies. RP if you would like a copy @bradleybusch.bsky.social @innerdrive.bsky.social
1/2Overwhelmed with the positive response to my one-pager on @mrsball.bsky.social and @lambhearttea.bsky.social presentation on'The Scaffolding Effect' @researchED1
here is a HQ link dropbox.com/scl/fi/mpdvo...? to a slightly amended design to ensure a better flow of the key messages of the session.
here is a HQ link dropbox.com/scl/fi/mpdvo...? to a slightly amended design to ensure a better flow of the key messages of the session.
September 16, 2024 at 8:43 AM
1/2Overwhelmed with the positive response to my one-pager on @mrsball.bsky.social and @lambhearttea.bsky.social presentation on'The Scaffolding Effect' @researchED1
here is a HQ link dropbox.com/scl/fi/mpdvo...? to a slightly amended design to ensure a better flow of the key messages of the session.
here is a HQ link dropbox.com/scl/fi/mpdvo...? to a slightly amended design to ensure a better flow of the key messages of the session.
NEW! One-pager from the awesome session by @mrsball.bsky.social & @lambhearttea.bsky.social at @researchED1 on 'The Scaffolding Effect'. The session was packed with valuable insights and practical strategies from @EEF @marymyatt.bsky.social @innerdrive.bsky.social RP for a free HQ copy.
September 13, 2024 at 7:55 AM
NEW! One-pager from the awesome session by @mrsball.bsky.social & @lambhearttea.bsky.social at @researchED1 on 'The Scaffolding Effect'. The session was packed with valuable insights and practical strategies from @EEF @marymyatt.bsky.social @innerdrive.bsky.social RP for a free HQ copy.
NEW! One-pager from the excellent session by
@DrokHilly at @researchED on Sat. My key takeaways of her session on DD and SRL. It also showcases the excellent work taking place at the formative action school. RP if you would like a free HQ copy. @tombennett71.bsky.social @hgaldinoshea.bsky.social
@DrokHilly at @researchED on Sat. My key takeaways of her session on DD and SRL. It also showcases the excellent work taking place at the formative action school. RP if you would like a free HQ copy. @tombennett71.bsky.social @hgaldinoshea.bsky.social
September 11, 2024 at 12:59 PM
NEW! One-pager from the excellent session by
@DrokHilly at @researchED on Sat. My key takeaways of her session on DD and SRL. It also showcases the excellent work taking place at the formative action school. RP if you would like a free HQ copy. @tombennett71.bsky.social @hgaldinoshea.bsky.social
@DrokHilly at @researchED on Sat. My key takeaways of her session on DD and SRL. It also showcases the excellent work taking place at the formative action school. RP if you would like a free HQ copy. @tombennett71.bsky.social @hgaldinoshea.bsky.social
6/6 Stage 5 of the cycle is based upon the idea of feedback as actions from @teacherhead @olicav.bsky.social @WALKTHRUs_5. Sts choose one of the 5Rs of action feedback to carry out an immediate improvement task, activating Sts as owners of their own learning
@evidencebasededu.bsky.social
@evidencebasededu.bsky.social
September 10, 2024 at 10:21 AM
6/6 Stage 5 of the cycle is based upon the idea of feedback as actions from @teacherhead @olicav.bsky.social @WALKTHRUs_5. Sts choose one of the 5Rs of action feedback to carry out an immediate improvement task, activating Sts as owners of their own learning
@evidencebasededu.bsky.social
@evidencebasededu.bsky.social
5/6 Stage 4 of the cycle is metacognitive regulation – Sts plan, monitor and evaluate their learning after teacher feedback has been given. Sts complete an exam wrapper to self-regulate their own learning. @EFF @alexjquigley.bsky.social @profcoe.bsky.social @profkime.bsky.social
September 10, 2024 at 10:19 AM
5/6 Stage 4 of the cycle is metacognitive regulation – Sts plan, monitor and evaluate their learning after teacher feedback has been given. Sts complete an exam wrapper to self-regulate their own learning. @EFF @alexjquigley.bsky.social @profcoe.bsky.social @profkime.bsky.social
4/6 Stage 3 of the cycle is detailed, formative & actionable teacher feedback at the end of the assessment. Teachers feed-up, feedback & feedforward using
@dylanwiliam.bsky.social formative assessment strategies @evidencebasededu.bsky.social
@dylanwiliam.bsky.social formative assessment strategies @evidencebasededu.bsky.social
September 10, 2024 at 10:17 AM
4/6 Stage 3 of the cycle is detailed, formative & actionable teacher feedback at the end of the assessment. Teachers feed-up, feedback & feedforward using
@dylanwiliam.bsky.social formative assessment strategies @evidencebasededu.bsky.social
@dylanwiliam.bsky.social formative assessment strategies @evidencebasededu.bsky.social
3/6 Stage 2 of the cycle frontloads metacognitive knowledge – of task, of strategies, of self BEFORE an assessment. This helps build self-regulation that Sts have about the task, what they know about themselves, and what strategies they can use @funkypedagogy.bsky.social
September 10, 2024 at 10:15 AM
3/6 Stage 2 of the cycle frontloads metacognitive knowledge – of task, of strategies, of self BEFORE an assessment. This helps build self-regulation that Sts have about the task, what they know about themselves, and what strategies they can use @funkypedagogy.bsky.social
2/6 Stage 1 of the cycle frontloads kind, specific, helpful peer-feedback from the Ethic of Excellence by @RonBerger and the brilliant VIP from @Xpateducator to scaffold effective peer-feedback to students
September 10, 2024 at 10:13 AM
2/6 Stage 1 of the cycle frontloads kind, specific, helpful peer-feedback from the Ethic of Excellence by @RonBerger and the brilliant VIP from @Xpateducator to scaffold effective peer-feedback to students
1/6 Here are the slides from my #rED24 session bit.ly/4dXWb8h. Thank to everyone that attended and stayed to ask questions at the end. I hope it was of use. This is a summary of my session below:
September 10, 2024 at 10:11 AM
1/6 Here are the slides from my #rED24 session bit.ly/4dXWb8h. Thank to everyone that attended and stayed to ask questions at the end. I hope it was of use. This is a summary of my session below:
Brilliant day at researchED NC. My session on the Metacognitive Cycle was well received and I learnt so much from some very talented educators @mrsball.bsky.social @lambhearttea.bsky.social @bradleybusch.bsky.social @nikkisullivan.bsky.social. @hgaldinoshea.bsky.social @tombennett71.bsky.social
September 7, 2024 at 6:46 PM
Brilliant day at researchED NC. My session on the Metacognitive Cycle was well received and I learnt so much from some very talented educators @mrsball.bsky.social @lambhearttea.bsky.social @bradleybusch.bsky.social @nikkisullivan.bsky.social. @hgaldinoshea.bsky.social @tombennett71.bsky.social