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Mind the Gap: Making Education Work Across the Globe

Tom Sherrington & Emma Turner
Teaching Strategies
Professional Development
Education
Formative Action
Cognitive Science
Educational Research
Curriculum Design
Oracy
Haringey Education Partnership
Teacher Development
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Inclusive Education
Culturally Responsive Teaching
Desirable Difficulties
Curriculum Development
Retrieval Practice
Spaced Learning
Teacher Expectations
Assessment In Education
Education Psychology

Tom Sherrington and Emma Turner, UK-based and internationally-recognized education authors and consultants, have a lot on their minds. From best practices in classroom teaching to sustaining PD that makes an impact, they’re aware of the techniques that work, those that don’t, and the gaps that exist in education systems, within and across nations. In this podcast, they present proven strategies an... more

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On this episode of Mind the Gap, Tom Sherrington and Emma Turner are joined by Catherine Priggs and Hugh Richards, co-authors of Secondary History in Action, to dig into what great history curriculum and leadership look like in practice. They discuss... more

On this episode of Mind the Gap, Tom Sherrington and Emma Turner are joined by Alun Francis OBE - Chief Executive of Blackpool and The Fylde College and Chair of the UK Social Mobility Commission - for a wide-ranging conversation about further educat... more

On this episode of Mind the Gap, Tom Sherrington and Emma Turner are joined by Mike Hobbiss - teacher, researcher, and author - to dive into the science of attention and what it means for everyday teaching. Mike shares what he uncovered during his Ph... more

On this episode of Mind the Gap, Tom Sherrington is joined by Meg Lee and Jim Heal, co-founders of Learning Science Partners, to explore how to make evidence-informed practice live and last at scale. Meg and Jim share why learning science should be a... more

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Recent Guests

Alun Francis
Chief Executive of Blackpool and the Fylde College and Chair of the Social Mobility Commission.
Blackpool and the Fylde College
Episode: Social Mobility Rooted in Pedagogy with Alun Francis, Mind the Gap, Ep.108 (S6,E6)
Mike Hobbiss
Educational researcher with a focus on attention and distraction in classroom settings
Episode: The Science of Paying Attention with Mike Hobbiss, Mind the Gap, Ep.107 (S6,E5)
Meg Lee
Former educator and co-founder of Learning Science Partners
Learning Science Partners
Episode: Implementing Evidence-Informed Practice at Scale with Meg Lee and Jim Heal, Mind the Gap, Ep.106 (S6,E4)
Jim Heal
Education leader focused on evidence-informed practices
Learning Science Partners
Episode: Implementing Evidence-Informed Practice at Scale with Meg Lee and Jim Heal, Mind the Gap, Ep.106 (S6,E4)
Dan Willingham
Cognitive psychologist and author known for his contributions to educational psychology.
Episode: Memory Is the Residue of Thought: Daniel Willingham, Mind the Gap, Ep.105 (S6,E3)
Anna Stokke
Mathematics professor and education advocate
University of Winnipeg
Episode: Fixing Math(s) Education with Anna Stokke, Mind the Gap, Ep.104 (S6,E2)
John Tomsett
Writer and educator, focusing on teaching excellence
None
Episode: Celebrating Great Teachers with John Tomsett, Mind the Gap, Ep.103 (S6,E1)
Patrick Cozier
Secondary head teacher at Highgate Wood School, author and leadership advocate
Highgate Wood School
Episode: Keep Calm and Lead On with Patrick Cozier, Mind the Gap, Ep.102 (S5,E18)
Bruce Robertson
Educational consultant, author of The Teaching Delusion trilogy and Power Up Your Pedagogy
Next Level Educational
Episode: Powering Up Pedagogy with Bruce Robertson, Mind the Gap, Ep.101 (S5,E17)

Hosts

Tom Sherrington
Co-host with a background as an educator and educational consultant, focusing on innovative teaching practices and school leadership.
Emma Turner
Co-host with expertise in pedagogical research and teacher training, dedicated to educational transformation and professional development.
Jon Hutchinson

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#140
United Kingdom/Education
Apple Podcasts
#192
Australia/Education

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Social Mobility Rooted in Pedagogy with Alun Francis, Mind the Gap, Ep.108 (S6,E6)
Q: What is the role of further education in social mobility and what is it doing well?
Further education plays a crucial role in social mobility by preparing students for skilled occupations and improving their life outcomes, extending beyond just academic success to encompass quality of life and family well-being.
Memory Is the Residue of Thought: Daniel Willingham, Mind the Gap, Ep.105 (S6,E3)
Q: How do you go about studying critical thinking?
Critical thinking's transferability can be tested through controlled studies comparing students learning different subjects.
Fixing Math(s) Education with Anna Stokke, Mind the Gap, Ep.104 (S6,E2)
Q: What do you do when teachers prefer old methods despite evidence that newer methods may yield better results?
You have to deal with the people as they are, understanding their perspective, and provide specific evidence that showcases the effectiveness of teaching methods.
Fixing Math(s) Education with Anna Stokke, Mind the Gap, Ep.104 (S6,E2)
Q: What's the research around the idea that standard algorithms harm number sense?
There is no evidence showing that any of this is true, but it's actually commonplace that people say things like this, that you have to delay the algorithm, that the standard algorithms are going to harm number sense.
Keep Calm and Lead On with Patrick Cozier, Mind the Gap, Ep.102 (S5,E18)
Q: Can you explain the CALM acronym from your book?
Cozier breaks down CALM into four stages: Confront, Adapt, Lead, and Mature, focusing on personal growth and emotional management as a leader.

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