In 1992, I completed my physics degree. Out of a cohort of 80, less than 5 of us found physics…
The Privileged Status of Story – Energy – Audio Version
I wrote my book for novice physics teachers and I’ve had some very kind feedback about it. Chapter Zero in…
Learning Intentions
I have been worrying about Learning Intentions for a quarter of a century. Occasionally I discreetly ask someone I trust…
Protected: Characteristics of Science Vocabulary and Some Classroom Tools
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We Teach The Right Things, Efficiently.
I don’t go to work thinking that outstanding teaching transforms lives. Is that controversial? I think expert teaching is more…
Setting Standards in Science from Year 1 to Year 6 – The Spinner Experiment.
This is fascinating – the same writing task given to every child in 5 primary schools and their work judged…
My Bar Model Talk at Rugby ResearchEd
I came back buzzing from ResearchEd Rugby – thank you to everyone I spoke with and all the presenters. I…
Better than a definition….
A definition is a terrible thing for teaching what a word means. Orbit: the path followed by a moon, planet…
Using Elaboration in Science Lessons
In my book (due out this month!) I have adapted some of the Learning Scientist strategies for physics classrooms. In…
My book for new physics teachers…
My book is due to be published next month! The publishers (Taylor&Francis) have asked me to prepare the text for…
Reading for Learning 