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James Wise @mrwisechs.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

#FridayFive 1. Rain. The Beatles 2. A Rainy Night in Soho. The Pogues 3. Protected From The Rain. Grandaddy 4. Morning Rain. I Am Kloot 5. Walking in the Rain. Sweet Baboo

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Dan Willingham @dtwuva.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

If you're curious to know more about the role of knowledge in learning and curriculum, download this free e-book, a collaborative effort by an international team of eight experts. link.springer.com/book/10.1007...

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James Wise @mrwisechs.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

I’m very much looking forward to reading this. Curious as to what extent the ideas within can be applied to Curriculum for Wales. link.springer.com/book/10.1007...

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Developing Curriculum for Deep Thinking

This OA book proposes a way forward to effectively teach knowledge and complex cognitive skills in school and achieve equitable opportunities.

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James Wise @mrwisechs.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

Very interesting. I don’t tend to find too much disagreement on purpose. Most agree we want to help pupils make sense of the world around them, critique, shape and thrive in that world. Or variations of that. Where I feel we do lack consensus is on the best way to achieve the purpose.

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James Wise @mrwisechs.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

But this part of the guidance is about key principles that are essential for “meaningful learning” for all ages. So therefore I read this as “play based learning is essential for all.” Have I got that wrong?

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James Wise @mrwisechs.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Things to consider here from a CfW perspective

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Rhys Williams @rhyswilliamsnews.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Fascinating consultation here from the Welsh Government on extending the "enabling learning" section guidance of the curriculum beyond just the foundation phase (3-7 yo) all the way to 16 year olds. The Foundation Phase (FP) was a flagship Welsh Government policy introduced in 2008.

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ImpactWales @impactwales.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

NEWS - Welsh Government intend to require all teachers in Wales, Foundation Phase right through to secondary to use play & play-based learning. If it's in the guidance, Estyn will inspect it. There's a consultation on it, closes Dec 20th. Tell WG what you think www.gov.wales/curriculum-w...

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Curriculum for Wales: updated sections of Framework guidance | GOV.WALES

We want your views on updated sections of the Curriculum for Wales Framework guidance, for updating online on Hwb in January 2025.

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James Wise @mrwisechs.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Coming soon to a secondary school near you (if you live in Wales)… Enabling adults & play based learning.

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James Wise @mrwisechs.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

I’m not suggesting exams are perfect. Far from it. But increasing the amount and weight of NEA is problematic on many fronts, not least the impact on pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds. I’ve yet to hear a convincing argument as to why it’s happening. And I’ve asked a lot of people.

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James Wise @mrwisechs.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

If I was on a mission to close the disadvantage gap, the one thing I certainly would not do is increase the amount & weighting of coursework/non-examined assessment. If I was on a mission to solve recruitment & retention crisis, one thing I’d certainly not do is increase the amount CW/NEA. Yet…🤯

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James Wise @mrwisechs.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

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James Wise @mrwisechs.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

1. He’s Simple, He’s Dumb, He’s the Pilot. Grandaddy 2. The Cedar Room. Doves 3. Slow Life. Super Furry Animals 4. Dry the Rain. Beta Band 5. Sea Within a Sea. The Horrors #FridayFive

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James Wise @mrwisechs.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

For anyone who followed me on X and has just started following me here, rest assured I’ll still be trying to make sense of Curriculum for Wales, as well as posting about how coursework/non-examined assessment is inherently unfair. Ymlaen!

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Rhys Williams @rhyswilliamsnews.bsky.social · 25/09/2024

We have a special report out: Inside the reading crisis leaving thousands of children in Wales unable to read www.itv.com/news/2024-09...

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Zoe Enser @greeborunner.bsky.social · 25/09/2024

An important discussion to be had, especially as some continue to challenge the role of phonics in learning to read www.itv.com/news/2024-09...

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James Wise @mrwisechs.bsky.social · 25/09/2024

A very thorough analysis of where reading is at in Wales. www.itv.com/news/2024-09...

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James Wise @mrwisechs.bsky.social · 14/09/2024

Combined, that should give us a real insight into progress, what the next steps are and we can support that. All pretty logical really!

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James Wise @mrwisechs.bsky.social · 14/09/2024

Teach-check-respond cycle can be… Short cycle: informal, minute by minute during lessons. Constant checking for understanding and responding. Medium cycle: half termly or so, sampling learning from that period. Long cycle: once or twice during the year, sampling from the whole year

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James Wise @mrwisechs.bsky.social · 14/09/2024

Yes. Essentially aligning curriculum & assessment. The clearer we are on what we intend pupils to understand and be able to do, the easier it is to assess whether they understand and can do those things. Then we respond based on what we discover. A continuous cycle of ‘teach-check-respond’!

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James Wise @mrwisechs.bsky.social · 13/09/2024

1. Seldom Seen Kid. Elbow 2. Pumping On Your Stereo. Supergrass 3. Something 4 The Weekend. Super Furry Animals 4. The Breeders. Cannonball 5. Patio Song. Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci #FridayFive

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James Wise @mrwisechs.bsky.social · 09/09/2024

Based on a lot of reading and exploration that we’ve done (CfW guidance, Dylan Wiliam, Daisy Christadoulou) from which we’ve developed assessment approaches and a system that aligns with our curriculum and school culture.

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James Wise @mrwisechs.bsky.social · 08/09/2024

Ours are essentially continue to develop curriculum and pedagogy further, embed new assessment system across the school and strengthen culture of ‘ambition for all’. Research underpinning what we do in all areas.

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James Wise @mrwisechs.bsky.social · 08/09/2024

Ydy. But be aware that you’re there to provide the coffee first and foremost. If (and only if) two sessions become available may you present. And even then, coffee comes first during those sessions. Popeth yn iawn?

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James Wise @mrwisechs.bsky.social · 08/09/2024

That weekend falls at the end of the half term break so I think we’ll avoid it. We’ll confirm a date over coming week or so and then get organising!

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James Wise @mrwisechs.bsky.social · 07/09/2024

Throughly enjoyable, fascinating and inspiring day at #rED24. Great to see so many familiar faces. Huge thanks to all involved in organisation and the great hospitality. Time to consider #rEDCymru25 I think! @tombennett71.bsky.social @hgaldinoshea.bsky.social

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James Wise @mrwisechs.bsky.social · 07/09/2024

Oracy: fad or fundamental? Either way Martin will talking. #rED24

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James Wise @mrwisechs.bsky.social · 07/09/2024

Following a great session from @pepsmccrea.bsky.social, next up for me is @samfr.bsky.social on policy. Standing room only! #rED24

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James Wise @mrwisechs.bsky.social · 03/09/2024

It’s a video that sparks debate. Did Austin learn from the feedback or did the feedback simply improve the final piece. Did it improve performance or learning?

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ImpactWales @impactwales.bsky.social · 03/09/2024

🎙️ On tomorrow’s Impact Podcast we’re tackling the topic of differentiation. ❓ How do you give each of your pupils the teaching or support they need? 🎧 Listen on your podcast platform or at impact.wales/podcasts #ImpactPodcast #education #learning #teaching #learning #teachers #schools

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James Wise @mrwisechs.bsky.social · 01/09/2024

This all seems rather sensible. I’m still intrigued that curriculum and assessment under the Labour Party in England could be dramatically different from that in Wales under Welsh Labour.

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James Wise @mrwisechs.bsky.social · 24/08/2024

Perhaps it’s useful to see this gender gap as a learning gap. We can then ask ‘why is it that girls appear to learn more than boys?’

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James Wise @mrwisechs.bsky.social · 13/08/2024

Ah, I haven’t found him yet. Perhaps he’s hiding from me.

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James Wise @mrwisechs.bsky.social · 12/08/2024

In addition to falling standards and significant disadvantage gap at every stage, we now have this to add to the bleak picture of education in Wales. Even more worryingly, I’m far from convinced that new curriculum and assessment reform will make any of this better. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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University: Sixth-form applications from Wales lowest in UK

A growing gap in applications between Wales and the overall UK rate is worrying, uni bosses say.

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James Wise @mrwisechs.bsky.social · 09/08/2024

1. Northern Skies. I Am Kloot 2. Storm Warning. I Am Kloot 3. Even The Stars. I Am Kloot 4. From Your Favourite Sky. I Am Kloot 5. The Moon Is A Blind Eye. I Am Kloot

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James Wise @mrwisechs.bsky.social · 08/08/2024

In case anyone is unaware of the worrying picture that is education in Wales right now, I wrote this short post a few months ago. It ends with a suggestion as to how we can begin move forward, which I suspect has fallen on deaf ears. itswhereyourebetweencom.wordpress.com/2024/04/10/w...

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Where are we now?

As examinations loom for secondary schools, thoughts about Curriculum for Wales may be on hold. For now. So before we return to thinking of Progression in Learning, Statements of What Matters and the ...

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James Wise @mrwisechs.bsky.social · 08/08/2024

Welsh Gov has attempted to set a curriculum purpose (hwb.gov.wales/curriculum-f...) but it could be argued that this is so vast that it’s somewhat meaningless. It’s certainly interpreted and enacted very differently School to school.

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Developing a vision for curriculum design - Hwb

Digital Learning for Wales.

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James Wise @mrwisechs.bsky.social · 07/08/2024

Wales is moving to 40% coursework (non examined assessment as it’s called) from 2025 for most GCSE subjects. I’m yet to hear a solid argument why they feel this will be of benefit.

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