Articles, Podcasts & Blogs
- Amarbeer Singh Gill
- May 20
- 3 min read
Updated: Oct 29
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Articles
In this article, Jen Curran and I explore common assessment practices in schools and what some of the pitfalls are with those, before suggesting alternative approaches for teachers and leaders.
Curriculum development has been a hot topic in recent years. In this article, Nick Pointer and I question the effectiveness of common approaches, and suggest alternatives that may make better use of the opportunity cost.
Podcasts
Building on the hugely influential paper by John Dunlosky, in my book I look at ways teachers can use recommendations from 'Strengthening the Student Toolbox' to consolidate knowledge and enhance the learning that takes place in their classrooms.
In this episode, Amarbeer Singh Gill from Greenshaw Research School joins Dan to explore key theories of motivation and their role in shaping student learning. They discuss practical strategies for fostering positive learning behaviours, helping students develop resilience, autonomy, and an effortful mindset.
Learning and Performance with Amarbeer Singh Gill - Part One - TandTeaching Podcast Learning and Performance with Amarbeer Singh Gill - Part Two - TandTeaching Podcast
A 3-part podcast series exploring the relationship between learning and performance, and what it means for pupils and teachers.
Building on our article, Jen and I sit down with Shane Leaning to discuss the practical implications of assessment in more detail.
Blogs
I consider Disciplinary Literacy in Maths and how teachers can help pupils process information.
In this article, Nick Pointer and I discuss common challenges the start of a new academic year present such as: How do we get these new students used to our way of working? How do we get them to meet the expectations of our classrooms? How do I ensure that I can focus my lesson time on the learning?
A blog exploring how teachers can support success by helping pupils reduce the load on working memory.
A 2-part blog series sharing some of theory underpinning effective feedback. Including common pitfalls, task design, and focusing on principles over methods.
A 2-part blog series sharing some of theory underpinning worked examples & three learnings to help make worked examples work.
We consider the recommendations that can lead to improved teaching, towards the ultimate goal of improved student outcomes.
Why it can be so helpful to start with a problem when trying to lead PD.
A 2-part blog series on returning to the classroom after the covid-19 lockdowns, and the importance of routines and assessment.
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