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1/ Some high level thoughts on #ReConf22 and #rED22 while they are swirling. I would love to make these more coherent but that may never happen and I would rather share and develop imperfect thinking than have it all disappear into daily life.
2/ Full disclosure - I am on the outskirts of many of these worlds (not a teacher!), just an enthusiast with my own niche interests and experiences. I’ve given my children huge amounts of agency and I’ve also used cogsci insights to help them study for exams when they chose to.
3/ I’ve seen up close hundreds of children thrive outside of the school system who have got there for all sorts of reasons - some positive and some frankly heartbreaking; and some who have struggled. And I’ve seen plenty that are happy, and not, within it.
To anyone who couldn’t make #rED22 yesterday, here is a little summary of how to adapt cognitive science for SEND pupils…🧵 
To avoid cognitive overload:
use visual supports without distractions; introduce new information one piece at a time; use familiar language around the new information (first, then, simple words)
use visual supports without distractions; introduce new information one piece at a time; use familiar language around the new information (first, then, simple words)
To maximise retrieval: increase your wait times, then wait longer; normalise forgetting and remembering, that’s the point; reduce distractions while they are thinking, don’t interrupt or talk over. Embrace the silence, it is a welcoming space 😊
If you missed my talk @researchED1 today, here’s a summary.
Blog post out in the morning…
#rED22
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1/11
Blog post out in the morning…
#rED22
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1/11
Leaders ought to develop their expertise.
Just doing the job isn’t enough to do this.
mrnickhart.wordpress.com/2021/11/05/poo…
2/11
Just doing the job isn’t enough to do this.
mrnickhart.wordpress.com/2021/11/05/poo…
2/11
We need to deliberately build our knowledge.
And this is liberating because is more inclusive than trying to get better at generic competencies like being inspirational or motivational.
3/11
And this is liberating because is more inclusive than trying to get better at generic competencies like being inspirational or motivational.
3/11
