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Jill Berry @jillberry102.bsky.social · 16d

"Things work when teaching & learning policies focus on principles that can be applied by subject experts in different ways, rather than on practices which are expected to be seen across the school, regardless of whether they work or not."
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Rob Chambers @rob-geog.bsky.social · 24d

As teachers we must balance pedagogy with subject knowledge. Research helps us stay current & avoid stereotypes - my reflection on how resources such as @ConversationUK can support busy teachers in doing just that. #geography #geographyteacher #research www.linkedin.com/pulse/teachi...

Teaching Beyond Pedagogy: Engaging with Research, Updating What We Teach

At ResearchEd last weekend, there was a palpable buzz in the packed hall as the brilliant Tom Bennett introduced the day reminding me of the familiar excitement that comes from engaging with the lates...

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Jill Berry @jillberry102.bsky.social · 27d

"Handled well, exam analysis doesn’t have to be a chore. It can be an opportunity - a chance to reflect, refine & refocus. If we approach it in this way, we ensure the lessons we learn from one cohort benefit the next." @ensermark.bsky.social: www.tes.com/magazine/tea... @tesmagazine.bsky.social

How to use exam results to improve teaching and learning

As heads of department get to work analysing the summer’s GCSE and A-level results, Mark Enser offers his advice for making the process productive, rather than tedious

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Rob Chambers @rob-geog.bsky.social · 27d

It was great to see a Geography specific session at #ResearchEd25 with
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discussing how GIS can become 'part of the furniture'. Here are a few of my reflections / key takeaways from the session. linkedin.com/pulse/resear... #geography #GIS #geographyteacher #ESRI #arcgis

ResearchEd - 2025 - Reflections Part 3 - Brendan Conway - How can GIS become 'part of the furniture'?

I was delighted to see a Geography-specific session at this year’s ResearchEd, with the brilliant Brendan Conway speaking about GIS. Ironically, whilst GIS is very much “part of the furniture” in mode...

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Rob Chambers @rob-geog.bsky.social · 28d

Another summary of key takeaways from a @researchED1 2025 session - Reflections Part 2 - The Scaffolding Effect www.linkedin.com/pulse/resear... via @LinkedIn - #researched #cpd #geographteacher

ResearchEd - 2025 - Reflections Part 2 - Alex Fairlamb & Rachel Ball: The Scaffolding Effect

Another highlight from my day at ResearchEd London was the session by Alex Fairlamb (Senior Leader in charge of Teaching and Learning) and Rachel Ball (Coaching Development Lead at Steplab) on The Sca...

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Rob Chambers @rob-geog.bsky.social · 28d

I very much enjoyed @researchED on Saturday and have been reflecting on some key takeaways from some of the sessions I attended - the first being a session on "What are they thinking?" by the brilliant David Goodwin www.linkedin.com/pulse/resear...

ResearchEd - 2025 - Reflections Part 1 - What are they thinking?

I thoroughly enjoyed Saturday’s ResearchEd in London – a great opportunity to re-engage with the latest research-informed thinking from some excellent speakers. My first session was with the brilliant...

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Rob Chambers @rob-geog.bsky.social · Jul 15

‘Completely unexpected’: Antarctic sea ice may be in terminal decline due to rising Southern Ocean salinity
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‘Completely unexpected’: Antarctic sea ice may be in terminal decline due to rising Southern Ocean salinity

Scientists once thought Antarctica might hold onto its sea ice as the world warmed. No longer.

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Rob Chambers @rob-geog.bsky.social · Jul 15

The Bangladesh delta is under a dangerous level of strain, analysis reveals
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The Bangladesh delta is under a dangerous level of strain, analysis reveals

A new study is the first to define a safe operating space for the rivers of the Bangladesh delta.

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