Education Research Reading Room ERRR #093. Adam Boxer on the First 10 Minutes of a Lesson
67 snips
Aug 4, 2024 Adam Boxer, a North London chemistry teacher and education writer, discusses the pivotal first ten minutes of a lesson and their impact on student learning. He introduces Carousel, an edtech tool designed to enhance knowledge management for students. The conversation dives into crafting effective questions, balancing procedural and declarative knowledge, and innovative teaching strategies. Adam emphasizes the importance of classroom culture in fostering trust and accountability, and shares practical insights for maximizing engagement right from the start of a lesson.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Integrating Core Questions
- Use core questions to plan teaching, but don't make them the teaching method.
- Introduce them at the end of the learning cycle, not the beginning.
Ventilation Example
- Adam Boxer explains his approach to teaching ventilation.
- He uses core questions for homework after explaining concepts and checking for understanding.
PowerPoint vs. Dynamic Tools
- Avoid PowerPoint for teaching; it restricts responsiveness and creativity.
- Instead, use dynamic tools like visualizers or OneNote for more organic lessons.