Teaching on Purpose: Actions to consolidate understanding with Jamie Ainscow

In this episode, Jamie Ainscow, the head teacher of Ashbrook infant school, discusses the importance of decision making in teaching and the techniques used to provide practice, consolidation, and feedback. Jamie shares insights on using actions and visuals to support processing and the adaptation of these techniques to meet the needs of diverse learners. The conversation emphasizes the importance of flexibility and responsiveness in teaching, as well as the role of decision-making in promoting high-quality teaching.

Takeaways

• Decision making is at the heart of effective teaching
• Adaptation and flexibility are essential in meeting the diverse needs of learners

Chapters

• 00:00 Structured Paired Talk and Flexibility in Teaching