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GRAMMAR AS CHOICE: RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS

Grammar as Choice: Resources for Teachers is a website for English teachers set up by the University of Exeter. The website will be updated regularly.

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TEACHING & LEARNING SYMPOSIUM - 10TH MAY 2017

Presentations, resources and links:

1. Maths investigations and problem-solving tasks to use in KS2 and KS3. Led by Ruth Wang, Exwick Heights Primary School
Presentation
2. Maths Mastery KS1. Led by Dawn Chapman from Alphington Primary School
3. Vocal Warm Ups (for non specialists). Led by Chris Blurton from Haytor View Primary School
4. Vocabulary Development. Led by Ella Amos from Exwick Heights Primary School
5. Breaking Fear of Failure. Led by Amber Hughes from Isca Academy
Presentation
6. Flipped Learning. Led by Sinead McCaffrey and Mark O'Dubhain from Clyst Heath Primary School
7. Global Learning. Led by Caitlin Wright from St James School

Future Symposium dates:

28th June 2017
4.00pm to 5.00pm St James School
It is intended that workshops will be cross phase, however concepts presented and shared will need to be adapted to meet your own needs.

TEACHING & LEARNING SYMPOSIUM - 15TH MARCH 2017

Presentations, resources and links

1. Student Driven Digital Portfolios Led by Simon Wing from Montgomery Primary School
"Really liked this app, especially with it being free. Will give it a go"
"New useful resource"
Presentation

2. Inductive Teaching - A different approach to a child-centered lesson Led by Michaela Cousins from Haytor View Community
"Clear child led learning"
"A great, simple idea"

3. Get your Groove in the Mood to Learn! Led by Vikki Squires from Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary School
"So simple to organise - so effective for all children. Brilliant"

4. Physical Activity as a Vehicle for Holistic Development Led by Jonny Holding from Wynstream Primary School
"Great ideas to use in class"
"Good anecdotes and practical examples"
Presentation

5. Effective Grouping Led by Joe Wyatt from St James School
"Good variety of ideas"

6. Using Latin in KS2 and KS3 Led by Ella Amos from Exwick Heights Primary School
"Excellent - great food for thought and a whole new way of maintaining children's interest"
Presentation

Future Symposium dates:

10th May 2017
28th June 2017
4.00pm to 5.00pm St James School

It is intended that workshops will be cross phase, however concepts presented and shared will need to be adapted to meet your own needs.

Teaching and Learning Symposium - 25th January 2017

Presentations, resources and links

Workshops:

1. Supporting positive developments in parental engagement. Led by Iain Franklin from Haytor View Community Primary School

Feedback: 'Excellent sense that we are doing a good job at my school with communication with parents. Good ideas given to bring parents into school'; 'Great ideas. Thoughtful'; 'Thought provoking Q’s which led to helpful discussions with colleagues'; 'Time to reflect and talk with colleagues'; 'Useful ideas on ways forward'; 'Made me think of new strategies'; 'Interesting session with a great delivery'.

2. A Maths Mindset. Led by Jeremy Davy from Clyst Heath Primary School

Feedback: 'Very useful and thought provoking – useful sources and ideas to try'; 'Loved the discussion regarding a growth mindset'; 'Very current and relevant – good input and opened up some discussion to be further explored at school'; 'Practical activities to consider and put into action'; 'Interesting, relevant and thought provoking'; 'Interesting and informative – thought provoking about OUR attitude and children’s attitude'

Further reading:

Maths Mindset presentation
Carol Dweck: 'The Power of Believing You Can Improve' TED Talk (Youtube)
Jo Boaler: www.youcubed.org
James Nottingham: www.jamesnottingham.co.uk; 'Labels Limit Learning' TED Talk (Youtube)
John Hattie: www.visible-maths.org
Rachel Riley: girls and maths: "Stop saying girls aren't good at maths!" Guardian Article 12.10.14
Great maths problems and videos for children: www.numberphile.com

3. Using different number systems to consolidate children’s understanding of place value. Led by Graeme Hankin from Haytor View Community Primary School

Feedback: 'Enjoyed it and will take inspiration from the workshop, thank you'; 'Fab! Will definitely use!'; 'Awesome'; 'Very visionary way to approach these issues'; 'Really useful resource, would love to see it in practice'; 'Informative, fun, interactive'; 'Great ideas. Fun way to engage children of all ages'.

Resources:

4. 'Kahoot’ Make Learning Awesome! Led by Jason Nofal from St James School

Feedback: 'Very clear, concise and engaging. Fantastic resources! Adaptable and will use more often'; 'Brilliant!'; 'Great ideas, will take back to school'; 'Awesome. Will use'; 'Brilliant presentation, fun and informative!'; 'Fantastic idea! Would love to use'; 'Lots of ideas – applicable to any year group. Very interactive'.

Find out more: Kahoot

5. Say hello to R Time! Led by Scott Hampton from Haytor View Community Primary School

Feedback: 'Loved it. Thinking how to use it'; 'Brilliant, really great ideas, will explore website'; 'Lovely simple concept which will work in any context'; 'Really interesting! Would love to implement'; 'Really good info – will definitely research this tool'; 'Fab! Loved it! Loads of info, great presentation can’t wait to get the book!'; 'Brilliant! A really good idea – definitely worth exploring'; 'Love it! Important skills to learn'; 'Fantastic!! We need this'.

Resources and links:

6. Writing structures. Led by Laura Newton from St James School

Feedback: 'Good ideas to take back to school'; 'Interesting to hear secondary'; 'Interesting way to link primary to secondary writing styles'; 'Good insight to future for children’s writing'; 'Nice to see what this is like in secondary'.

Future Symposium dates:
15th March 2017
10th May 2017
28th June 2017
4.00pm to 5.00pm St James School
It is intended that workshops will be cross phase, however concepts presented and shared will need to be adapted to meet your own needs.

Labels Limit Learning

The Power of Believing You Can Improve: Carol DweckTED Talk

Teaching and Learning Symposium - 30th November 2016

Presentations, resources and links

Workshops:1. 'Skoolbo’ Improving Literacy and Numeracy skills through games based learning.
Led by Michael Emerton from Exwick Heights Primary

"Skoolbo is a great new site to help with reading and maths. Children are immersed in an incredible learning world and are highly motivated by the inbuilt rewards. Parents and teachers are equipped with an array of tools to help achieve wonderful educational outcomes for their children. And best of all – it’s free!" www.skoolbo.co.uk

2. Designing a New School Curriculum. Led by Chris Holding from Wynstream Primary
Presentation
Big question exemplar planning
Curriculum evaluation
Intellectual progression
Previous big questions
Year 2 Curriculum coverage
Year 3 Curriculum coverage
Year 4 Curriculum coverage
Year 5 Curriculum coverage
Year 6 Curriculum coverage

3. Dyslexia friendly classroom. Led by Penny Hackworthy from Exwick Heights Primary
Advice sheet teachers working memory
Some basic spelling rules
What does a Dyslexia friendly classroom look like

4. Nurture as second nature? Led by Alison Betts from Exeter Children’s Federation
Nurture as second nature - presentation
www.nurturegroups.org

5. Languages in KS2 classrooms. Led by Sammy Bickham from Exwick Heights Primary
Languages in KS2 classrooms

6. EDUCISE: Educate the mind, exercise the body. Led by Jonny Holding from Wynstream Primary
Educise games booklet
101 Classroom Games: Energize Learning in Any Subject helps students improve their study skills, aids them in reviewing material, prepares them for
Primary Energise is a new Wake and Shake programme, designed for busy primary school teachers. Register with your school email address for a free

THE NEXT SYMPOSIUM TAKES PLACE ON 25TH JANUARY 2017 AT ST JAMES SCHOOL

Future Symposium dates:
25th January 2017
15th March 2017
10th May 2017
28th June 2017

Teaching and Learning Tomorrow Symposium - 12th October 2016

Presentations and resources from the Teaching and Learning Tomorrow Symposium - Ideas Worth Sharing on 12th October 2016

'Teaching to the top' was led by Naomi Weir from St James School
With high aspiration of all students teaching to the top is a great way to engage, enthuse and extend students throughout a lesson.
Naomi is a Maths specialist, and this workshop focused on how to differentiate when teaching to the top and keep high expectation within the classroom.
Link here for Noami's presentation: Teaching to the top

'Technology without the Tech: Plickers' was led by Nicky Phillips from St James School
Plickers is a powerfully simple tool that lets teachers collect real-time formative assessment data without the need for stu-dent devices. Come and learn how to use Plickers in your classroom! "The kids love it. I thought of it as a good data-collection tool, but my students think it's a game."
Link here for Nicky's presentation: Technology without the Tech: Plickers
More on the Plickers website here: Plickers

Computing

Computing At School (CAS) provide schools with local help and support with teaching computing, whether you’re a primary school teacher, a secondary school teacher, new to computing or an expert. CAS is a community of individuals who are passionate about giving children a great education in computing. It is a community of professional practice, which you can join as colleagues in a shared endeavour. The CAS Community members and champions run over 150 regional hubs where you can meet, talk, exchange ideas and share resources. Join CAS for FREE to become a member via there website here: Computing At School

East Devon and Exeter CAS Hub. Marcus Lang from Lympstone C of E Primary School and Paul Carter from Exmouth run the East Devon and Exeter CAS Hub. Hub meetings take place approximately twice a year. Marcus and Paul are CAS Master Teachers and their role is to support computing in other schools via the Hub meetings and by delivering CPD for schools.

Keep an eye out for the dates of future East Devon and Exeter CAS Hub meetings in the Exeter Consortium Newsletter.

Support for the computing curriculum. The CAS Master Teachers recommend the eLIM (e-learning and information management) Education Technology whole-school planning which is free and can be used as a ‘backbone’ for computing coverage for teachers to tweak and make it fit to their class topics. The planning (both short and medium term) is really good and staff enjoy that it also uses URLs to point to resources. It is based on having iPads and laptops. Link here for eLIM Education Technology
The Exeter Consortium are working with SWGfL to organise a range of subsidised courses to support computing in schools, including CAS Barefoot which is a great starting point for the new computing curriculum, link here for more information about Barefoot CAS

For more information about SWGfL courses for schools please contact the Exeter Consortium office

Phonics resources (Action Research Project)