Readers had to wait longer for this TOT than last year. My new year at school is a little busier than last, with a new subject and some additional responsibilities. In addition, the ERRR Podcast has been taking up a little more time as I've been focussing more on books than articles, which take significantly more time to read in depth, but that's a good thing too!

Regardless, some great takeaways for you in this TOT instalment.

T1 is a great demonstration of the power of Desmos, when used wisely. @brynhumberstone provides some fantastic, interactive activities to help students to develop a deep understanding of the derivative. I've seen Bryn in action in the classroom with Desmos, and it's a super powerful tool. Give this ‘lesson' a go (follow the link). It's well worth it!

T2 is some stimulating thoughts about re-structuring a science curriculum, and one way to go about it.

T3 is a list of 7 books to add to the tower of guilt!

T4 is from the other ‘DW' of the edu-community. Resources for primary science teaching in particular this time.

T5 introduces a distinction that I've found very helpful.

T6 and T7 are two snapshots of inspiring classroom practice.

T8 is a podcast you might like to check out.

T9 an interesting psychology hack.

And I'll let the others speak for themselves.

Enjoy : )

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A brilliant introduction to differentiation (calculus), using @desmos, via @brynhumberstone

One teacher's plan to reform a science curriculum, via @Rosalindphys

Dan Willingham's 7 favourite (or at least frequently-used) books, via @DTWillingham

Dylan Wiliam shares NCC professional development guides for primary science teaching

Core and hinterland, a helpful distinction when thinking about content, via @adamboxer1

Teaching spelling. A video clip of great teaching, via @Doug_Lemov

Using literature to engage students in maths, via @joelbezaire

Doug Lemov + EconTalk. 2 of my fave things in one place!, via @EconTalker and Doug_Lemov

How to avoid choking under pressure. Imagine you've already got the prize and you're performing to keep it

Considering teachers as social media celebrities, via @DER_Monash

Does paying kids to learn work?

A lamentation about differentiation, via anonymous

A three step guide to completing your thesis when you're feeling overwhelmed, via @dajbelshaw

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