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Nathan Burns

@mrmetacognition.bsky.social

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Metacognitive trainer, author and researcher | Writer for TES, OUP, Sec Ed, Schools Week, HWRK and more | Former Head of Maths, Pastoral Lead, More Able Coordinator | All things education, T&L and research! | DMs open for Q's and bookings!

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Nathan Burns @mrmetacognition.bsky.social · 2d

Couple of main reasons...
1) understand how the curriculum actually progresses and see what students are capable of lower down key stages
2) understand how systems are the same, but also different, in a primary setting. (Eg lesson change overs and tutor time, well, don't really exist).

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Nathan Burns @mrmetacognition.bsky.social · 2d

One day a year, perhaps? Or one day at a few different locations?

Nathan Burns @mrmetacognition.bsky.social · 2d

How long do you think?

Nathan Burns @mrmetacognition.bsky.social · 2d

Oh agreed, it is a utopian world, and it isn't about to happen, but it would be great if it did!

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Nathan Burns @mrmetacognition.bsky.social · 2d

In an ideal world, I'd argue that all secondary teachers should spend at least one week per year in a primary setting.

Are there any schools or Trusts out there who get close to this?

Does anyone have a strong argument against it?

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Nathan Burns @mrmetacognition.bsky.social · 5d

For those reviewing behaviour data, please remember that members of staff who give lots of behaviour points/consequences aren't necessarily bad at behaviour management, and those who give very few, brilliant at behaviour management.

Watch lessons. Speak to staff. Don't just judge using the data!

Nathan Burns @mrmetacognition.bsky.social · 6d

I'm worried the next big education 'fad' may be whole-school coaching.

It is an extremely powerful method of staff PD, yet it isn't suitable for all contexts (as is true of most things in edu).

Yet it seems to be being shoe-horned into a range of contexts, and unsurprisingly, falling flat in some.

Nathan Burns @mrmetacognition.bsky.social · 6d

A fantastic day working with ISTIP today at Trent College, ensuring that all trainees have a strong understanding of metacognition and associated classroom strategies.

We talked cups of tea, driving, and how to stuff a pepper... Simple things, but yet oh so metacognitive!

Nathan Burns @mrmetacognition.bsky.social · 8d

After a rough week with the flu, it was nice to get back to the classroom today.

Exploring order of operations with this cracker of a challenge with one of my resit groups today!

Hopefully my voice will hold, and the brain un-fog, unlike last week!

Nathan Burns @mrmetacognition.bsky.social · 15d

Mr... Confetti?

On Sunday, I did my first ever wedding show! Completely different to anything I've ever done before, and though there are a good few transferable skills from education it was still a learning curve!

The only other thing to say is that our biodegradable confetti rocks 🎊

Nathan Burns @mrmetacognition.bsky.social · 16d

Today I took a new and exciting step in my education journey, joining an incredible set of schools as a trustee!

Delighted to be able to support Arise Education, to share my insights around PD, governance, finances, and hopefully so much more!

You'll never find a set of schools more like a family!

Nathan Burns @mrmetacognition.bsky.social · 16d

Wondering how we can ensure that our students with SEND get the most support possible during tutor time?

Join me for an hour long, free webinar, on Monday 6th October, where I will provide insights and strategies galore!

Sign-up now: calendly.com/ordinaryclas...

Don't forget to share this event!

Nathan Burns @mrmetacognition.bsky.social · 18d

It was a pleasure to keynote this afternoon at #ttrhums in Manchester!

I explored how we can develop more effective writing, by:

- identifying the problems students have
- exploring strategies to implement

I'll be sharing my slides ASAP but for now take a look at my tweets below!

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Jess Angell @jessangell.bsky.social · 18d

Really enjoyed presenting today in Manchester for the @ttradioofficial.bsky.social event. Great to hear so many teachers across the Humanities presenting and lovely to meet new people! Lots of new ideas to bring back to the team
#TTRHums #Historyteacher #CPD #Humanities

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Nathan Burns @mrmetacognition.bsky.social · 18d

Superb stuff!

Nathan Burns @mrmetacognition.bsky.social · 18d

Now on to the talk by John Hough.

So far, there's just waaaaay too much amazing stuff to be able to live tweet!

Nathan Burns @mrmetacognition.bsky.social · 18d

Idea that debate can help us move to dialogue.

Debate gives two sides - something clear to be for or against. It's easier to know what to say.

In time, this can support moving students towards dialogue. The ability to converse, where dichotomous sides and clear scaffolds aren't as evident.

Nathan Burns @mrmetacognition.bsky.social · 18d

Azaan Akbar now talking about the importance of oracy.

This presentation again shows the importance of oracy across a range of subject and topic areas. There is no area where oracy is not important and ought not be a focus.

Nathan Burns @mrmetacognition.bsky.social · 18d

"Ultimately our offer of enrichment is more than just a 'fun day out'".

Here here!!

Nathan Burns @mrmetacognition.bsky.social · 18d

Students run these, introducing guests, helping those attending.

These academic talks link somewhat to the curriculum but the aim is to celebrate learning!

Nathan Burns @mrmetacognition.bsky.social · 18d

Academic community talks, open not just to the school community, but the local community, as learning should never, actually, stop.

I've done something similar before but never thought about the local community - and we ought to. Schools are (or should) be key hubs in the community.

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Nathan Burns @mrmetacognition.bsky.social · 18d

#ttrhums

Nathan Burns @mrmetacognition.bsky.social · 18d

Today I'm at the @ttrhistory.bsky.social meet in Manchester!

I'll be live posting insights, approaches and experiences throughout the day!

Excited for a day of History, Geography and RS CPD!!

Keep refreshing the 🧵 below 👇

Nathan Burns @mrmetacognition.bsky.social · 18d

Jess Angell now on the importance of extra-curricular opportunities.

I think that this provides a very good overview as to the importance of these activities and key benchmarks when planning them.

Nathan Burns @mrmetacognition.bsky.social · 18d

A superb end to the talk from Thalina, with this graphic providing a really clear summary as to the power of metacogntiom (love the dual coding)!

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