Ben
@profebrown.bsky.social
Teacher of Spanish and PE. Interests include teacher development and the science of learning.
Dublin.
Dublin.
Reading Radical Candor and I like this quoted phrase from John Stuart Mills:
"...(his) errors are corrigible. He is capable of rectifying his mistakes through discussion and experience. Not by experience alone."
As teachers, just 'practising' teaching won't make us better at teaching.
#edchatie
"...(his) errors are corrigible. He is capable of rectifying his mistakes through discussion and experience. Not by experience alone."
As teachers, just 'practising' teaching won't make us better at teaching.
#edchatie
March 30, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Reading Radical Candor and I like this quoted phrase from John Stuart Mills:
"...(his) errors are corrigible. He is capable of rectifying his mistakes through discussion and experience. Not by experience alone."
As teachers, just 'practising' teaching won't make us better at teaching.
#edchatie
"...(his) errors are corrigible. He is capable of rectifying his mistakes through discussion and experience. Not by experience alone."
As teachers, just 'practising' teaching won't make us better at teaching.
#edchatie
Really good, thought-provoking post. Well worth languages teachers taking a moment to read.
Finally. The joys of the Comprehension Approach. Understanding what we're doing and why in terms of listening comprehension is the cornerstone of improving listening teaching. learninglisteninglanguages.blogspot.com/2025/01/the-...
The Comprehension Approach
‘Now, class, we’re going to do some listening. Everyone quiet’. The teacher shares a task - perhaps a series of questions to answer, perhap...
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January 27, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Really good, thought-provoking post. Well worth languages teachers taking a moment to read.
While this piece probably resonates more with those who, like me, lean away from AI use, this is absolutely worth reading.
Two paragraphs jumped out at me. This paragraph sums up just how problematic it could be to allow AI use in assessments. #edchatie
Two paragraphs jumped out at me. This paragraph sums up just how problematic it could be to allow AI use in assessments. #edchatie
January 15, 2025 at 2:08 PM
While this piece probably resonates more with those who, like me, lean away from AI use, this is absolutely worth reading.
Two paragraphs jumped out at me. This paragraph sums up just how problematic it could be to allow AI use in assessments. #edchatie
Two paragraphs jumped out at me. This paragraph sums up just how problematic it could be to allow AI use in assessments. #edchatie
A short (2-minute) thought piece recognising the increase in discussions around AI use, and what that may mean for how we evaluate whether to use it in the classroom and make decisions on PD. Would welcome any response. #edchatie
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AIn’t all that
Last week saw the release of guidelines saying that student use of AI is going to be permitted in the new AACs. With that, it is probably inevitable that there will be a an increase in training bei…
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December 11, 2024 at 3:42 PM
A short (2-minute) thought piece recognising the increase in discussions around AI use, and what that may mean for how we evaluate whether to use it in the classroom and make decisions on PD. Would welcome any response. #edchatie
linguisticket.wordpress.com/2024/12/11/a...
linguisticket.wordpress.com/2024/12/11/a...
One of my favourite Do Nows, especially for encouraging students to analyse. Mini-whiteboards when asking for answers uncovers which students have each misconception. Questions like "Why do you think 'B' is wrong, Tom" reveals the thinking behind the misconception. #MFLBlueSky #edchatie
November 26, 2024 at 7:34 PM
One of my favourite Do Nows, especially for encouraging students to analyse. Mini-whiteboards when asking for answers uncovers which students have each misconception. Questions like "Why do you think 'B' is wrong, Tom" reveals the thinking behind the misconception. #MFLBlueSky #edchatie
This is an excellent piece for visualising the inherent inequity of home-based assessments. It also, I think, exemplifies how the students who will see the most benefit in terms of (supposed) stress reduction are those who have the means to do this type of assessment well.
What If...
What if the English Leaving Cert AAC (project) was completed in an exam as it would be at home?
I try to imagine that in this blog.
thevideotrolley.blogspot.com/2024/11/what...
What if the English Leaving Cert AAC (project) was completed in an exam as it would be at home?
I try to imagine that in this blog.
thevideotrolley.blogspot.com/2024/11/what...
November 24, 2024 at 12:20 PM
This is an excellent piece for visualising the inherent inequity of home-based assessments. It also, I think, exemplifies how the students who will see the most benefit in terms of (supposed) stress reduction are those who have the means to do this type of assessment well.
For anyone in #edchatie who enjoyed Jennifer Buckingham's report into literacy instruction in Ireland and UK, her interview here with Ollie Lovell in the ERRR is also well worth a listen. Loads of really interesting (and complimentary) insights.
open.spotify.com/episode/4jjv...
open.spotify.com/episode/4jjv...
ERRR #096. Jennifer Buckingham on Literacy Instruction & Policy in the UK, Ireland & Aus
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November 15, 2024 at 6:37 AM
For anyone in #edchatie who enjoyed Jennifer Buckingham's report into literacy instruction in Ireland and UK, her interview here with Ollie Lovell in the ERRR is also well worth a listen. Loads of really interesting (and complimentary) insights.
open.spotify.com/episode/4jjv...
open.spotify.com/episode/4jjv...
Reposted by Ben
I like how writing helps me to clarify my thoughts on what I'm writing about, but I'm not sure about this one. So any feedback or critique would be welcome! A short-ish post on accepting failure in our teaching practice. #EduSky #edchatie
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Black Box Teaching
Professional development in most forms is about showing teachers an approach, a method or a technique that is proven to be effective. But what if PD were to be more about showing teachers what is n…
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October 8, 2024 at 3:16 PM
I like how writing helps me to clarify my thoughts on what I'm writing about, but I'm not sure about this one. So any feedback or critique would be welcome! A short-ish post on accepting failure in our teaching practice. #EduSky #edchatie
linguisticket.wordpress.com/2024/08/20/b...
linguisticket.wordpress.com/2024/08/20/b...
I like how writing helps me to clarify my thoughts on what I'm writing about, but I'm not sure about this one. So any feedback or critique would be welcome! A short-ish post on accepting failure in our teaching practice. #EduSky #edchatie
linguisticket.wordpress.com/2024/08/20/b...
linguisticket.wordpress.com/2024/08/20/b...
Black Box Teaching
Professional development in most forms is about showing teachers an approach, a method or a technique that is proven to be effective. But what if PD were to be more about showing teachers what is n…
linguisticket.wordpress.com
October 8, 2024 at 3:16 PM
I like how writing helps me to clarify my thoughts on what I'm writing about, but I'm not sure about this one. So any feedback or critique would be welcome! A short-ish post on accepting failure in our teaching practice. #EduSky #edchatie
linguisticket.wordpress.com/2024/08/20/b...
linguisticket.wordpress.com/2024/08/20/b...
Reposted by Ben
🚨Review of Edu-Research in 2023/24
→ 11 standout papers
→ 5 emerging themes
→ My finding/sharing process
(this is my first crack at a vid—would love any feedback, esp how it could be better next time)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=egdN...
→ 11 standout papers
→ 5 emerging themes
→ My finding/sharing process
(this is my first crack at a vid—would love any feedback, esp how it could be better next time)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=egdN...
Education Research: The Year In Review 2023/24
YouTube video by Peps Mccrea
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September 1, 2024 at 11:45 AM
🚨Review of Edu-Research in 2023/24
→ 11 standout papers
→ 5 emerging themes
→ My finding/sharing process
(this is my first crack at a vid—would love any feedback, esp how it could be better next time)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=egdN...
→ 11 standout papers
→ 5 emerging themes
→ My finding/sharing process
(this is my first crack at a vid—would love any feedback, esp how it could be better next time)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=egdN...
Based on a line that stuck with me from 'Psychology and the Teacher', a short post taking a granular look at when I think we should (not) praise. #EduSky
linguisticket.wordpress.com/2024/08/22/p...
linguisticket.wordpress.com/2024/08/22/p...
Praising vs Narrating (the Positive)
While us teachers may differ in the frequency, publicity and strength of praise that we use, it is undoubtedly something that we all give at some point during most lessons. This post is not about how ...
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August 26, 2024 at 6:38 PM
Based on a line that stuck with me from 'Psychology and the Teacher', a short post taking a granular look at when I think we should (not) praise. #EduSky
linguisticket.wordpress.com/2024/08/22/p...
linguisticket.wordpress.com/2024/08/22/p...
Well worth taking the time to read. Really good post.
I want to be a better line manager.
Did a bit of reading around how to be the best possible line manager and this is what I learnt...
#UKEd
www.researchtoclassroom.com/post/how-do-...
Did a bit of reading around how to be the best possible line manager and this is what I learnt...
#UKEd
www.researchtoclassroom.com/post/how-do-...
How do we get line management right?
I want to be a better line manager. Line management meetings are essential for supporting and developing leaders and I have been thinking about how I can get it right next year. However, the more I th...
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August 20, 2024 at 10:05 AM
Well worth taking the time to read. Really good post.
Reposted by Ben
This is great, and describes my experience so well. Routines are so important, and we need to think about how we establish and maintain them . Love the phrase 'valley of disappointment'; we've all been there!
My first contribution to #EduSky - a short post in which I argue that strong routines in the classroom require us to go beyond just getting out of the Valley of Disappointment.
linguisticket.wordpress.com/2024/08/12/o...
linguisticket.wordpress.com/2024/08/12/o...
Out of the Valley
As a teacher, I love classroom routines. I think they're incredibly powerful. Perhaps unsurprisingly, I also love Atomic Habits by James Clear; it's a book I continually come back to. This post is abo...
linguisticket.wordpress.com
August 20, 2024 at 9:42 AM
This is great, and describes my experience so well. Routines are so important, and we need to think about how we establish and maintain them . Love the phrase 'valley of disappointment'; we've all been there!
My first contribution to #EduSky - a short post in which I argue that strong routines in the classroom require us to go beyond just getting out of the Valley of Disappointment.
linguisticket.wordpress.com/2024/08/12/o...
linguisticket.wordpress.com/2024/08/12/o...
Out of the Valley
As a teacher, I love classroom routines. I think they're incredibly powerful. Perhaps unsurprisingly, I also love Atomic Habits by James Clear; it's a book I continually come back to. This post is abo...
linguisticket.wordpress.com
August 13, 2024 at 4:55 AM
My first contribution to #EduSky - a short post in which I argue that strong routines in the classroom require us to go beyond just getting out of the Valley of Disappointment.
linguisticket.wordpress.com/2024/08/12/o...
linguisticket.wordpress.com/2024/08/12/o...