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Teaching on purpose

CLT
Chiltern Learning Trust
Deliberate Pedagogy
Three-Two-One Countdown
Teaching On Purpose
Attention
Three, Two, One SLANT
Attention In the Classroom
Six Core Purposes
Meaning In Teaching
Children Learning Trust
Education
Teaching
Meaning In Education
Uniformity In Teaching
Subject Knowledge
Gavin Ward
Ian Stonnell
Denbigh High School

If you are motivation high but time low when it comes to Teaching and Learning, this podcast is for you! Each week, we dive into the detail of a teaching purpose and look at how that purpose is served by different techniques, in different ways and at different times.

Guests talk through their decision making linked to purpose and explain how they do the right thing at the right time for the right... more

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The episode features a conversation between Adam and Nuruddin Mlaouhi, focusing on the purpose of communicating meaning in teaching. Nuruddin shares insights on live modeling as a technique for communicating meaning, the importance of cognitive load,... more

In this episode, Adam and Yamina discuss the purpose of securing, maintaining, and regaining attention in the classroom. They explore the importance of whole school consistency, the impact of extraneous cognitive load on attention, and the role of at... more

In this episode Adam is joined by Ian Stonnell, Assistant Head for Teaching and Learning at Denbigh High school. Adam and Ian get into the popular technique of SLANT and Ian talks us through when he uses it, when he tweaks it and when he uses a diffe... more

In this episode, host, Adam and Gavin Ward, Assistant Head at Kempston Academy, dig into securing, maintaining and regaining attention through a 3,2,1 Countdown.

In this first episode, host, Adam and Nadine Cotton, Director of Secondary standards and Quality of Education, talk about purpose. What is it that drives teacher decision making in the classroom and how can we make sure that we put those drivers, (ou... more

In this first episode, Host, Adam is joined by Nadine Cotton, Director of Secondary standards and Quality of Education. They dive into the performative nature of some approaches to teaching and how we can do better by allowing our decision making to ... more

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Yamina Bibi
Teaching and Learning Guru, School Improvement Master
Episode: Teaching on Purpose: Yamina Bibi
Ian Stonnell
Assistant Head Teacher, Denbigh High School, Teaching and Learning CPD lead
Denbigh High School / Chiltern Learning Trust
Episode: Teaching on Purpose: Ian Stonnell
Gavin Ward
Assistant Head for Teaching and Learning at Kempston Academy
Kempston Academy
Episode: Teaching on Purpose: Gavin Ward
Nadine Cotton
Director of Secondary Standards
Chiltern Learning Trust
Episode: Teaching on Purpose: Nadine Cotton

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Adam Colbeck
Host of Teaching on purpose; Host of Chiltern Learning Trust podcast; connects teaching purpose to practical classroom strategies.

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Teaching on Purpose: Gavin Ward
Q: Could you give us an example of the 3,2,1 countdown in practice?
Gavin describes a typical routine: meet-and-greet at the doorway, a do-now activity, and then a structured countdown (3, 2, 1) that polishes transitions, checks uniforms, and cues students to settle and focus, switching to deeper tasks as the countdown proceeds.
Teaching on Purpose: Ian Stonnell
Q: When would there be a time when you wanted to secure students' attention and you wouldn't use 3, 2, 1, SLANT at all, doing something completely different?
There are occasions, especially as classes become more proficient, where a quick SLANT or a simple cue like 'pens down, look at me' suffices, and you might opt for a different prompt that fits the moment and goals of the task.
Teaching on Purpose: Ian Stonnell
Q: So tell us about the technique, define it, explain it to us so we understand exactly what it is that we're talking about teachers doing in a classroom.
The technique is a structured start called 3, 2, 1, SLANT, which includes pausing to check attention, with narration options and variations depending on the class, followed by moving into the lesson content once students are oriented and attentive.
Teaching on Purpose: Yamina Bibi
Q: When would you adapt the whole-school approach like 3-2-1 SLANT?
Adaptation is necessary for students who struggle with transitions; use the least invasive adjustments, praise or narrate the positive, and tailor the approach to individual needs while keeping the core signal intact.
Teaching on Purpose: Yamina Bibi
Q: So what does this purpose of securing, maintaining and regaining attention mean to you?
It's about the conditions for learning; a clear, whole-school signal reduces cognitive load and helps students focus on the learning task rather than on conflicting cues.

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This show centers on teaching purpose and how deliberate choices shape classroom practice. Across episodes, the conversation often investigates how clear purposes guide decision-making, reduce unnecessary cognitive load for learners, and support consistent, meaningful instruction. Guests frequently share practical strategies—like attention routines and structured transitions—and reflect on when to adapt or deviate from a technique to fit context. The discussions tend to blend theory with classroom reality, emphasizing teacher agency within school-wide cultures and multi-school trusts. A notable strength is translating abstract pedagogical ideas into concrete, scalable practices for teachers and leaders alike, making it useful for educators ... more

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