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Using story to aide memorisation
This is a version of an article written for SecEd Magazine and is the third instalment in a 4-part series. Read part one and part two. Storytelling can be incredibly powerful. In this four-part series, Matt Bromley considers how we can use story to improve our teaching and curriculum delivery. In part three, he explores Read more
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Using story to organise the curriculum
This is a version of an article written for SecEd Magazine and is the second instalment in a 4-part series. Read the first part here. Storytelling can be incredibly powerful. In this four-part series, Matt Bromley considers how can we use story to improve our teaching and curriculum delivery. In part two, he explores practical Read more
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The power and the story
This is a version of an article written for SecEd Magazine and is the first instalment in a 4-part series. Storytelling can be incredibly powerful. In this four-part series, Matt Bromley considers how can we use story to improve our teaching, to give shape to our lessons, and to improve student memory. In part one, Read more
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What is the purpose of education?
An extract from ‘Intent Implementation Impact: How to Design and Deliver an Ambitious School Curriculum’ by Matt Bromley An important step in the process of curriculum design is to articulate the purpose of education in our schools and colleges as well as in each of the subject disciplines we teach within these institutions. You may Read more
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Why is curriculum planning important?
An extract from ‘Intent Implementation Impact: How to Design and Deliver an Ambitious School Curriculum’ by Matt Bromley For too long, the means, methods, and outcomes of assessments, not the curriculum, have held the sceptre in education but now the curriculum – it’s intent, implementation, and impact – is king. Outcomes data (test and exam Read more
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What is a broad and balanced curriculum?
An extract from ‘Intent Implementation Impact: How to Design and Deliver an Ambitious School Curriculum’ by Matt Bromley A broad and balanced curriculum is about ensuring learners are prepared for the next stages of their education, employment, and lives… that they are developed holistically, and leave the education system skilled and knowledgeable employees and well-rounded, Read more
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What is a curriculum?
An extract from ‘Intent Implementation Impact: How to Design and Deliver an Ambitious School Curriculum’ by Matt Bromley Before we can embark on the complicated process of curriculum design, we must first understand what a curriculum is. After all, we wouldn’t try to manufacture a widget without first knowing what a widget looks like, what Read more
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Teachers do it for the holidays
I’m sure this conversation will be familiar to teachers the world over: “What do you do?”“I’m a teacher.”“Tck, you’re always on holiday, aren’t you?” I used to take umbrage at the assumption – made from a position of ignorance – that teachers had it easy with their short days and long holidays. I’d explain, defiantly: “Actually, I’m Read more
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Lessons from teacher training – the full series
By Matt Bromley Initial teacher training programmes can provide seasoned professionals with a fresh perspective on their own practice. Certainly, this year, as I have lectured my trainee teachers as lead lecturer on a national ITT programme, I’ve thought my sessions would be useful, not just for those new to the profession, but for all Read more
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How to evaluate learning
This is a version of an article written for SecEd Magazine and is the final instalment in a 9-part series. Finishing his nine-part series on the lessons we must never forget from our teacher training, Matt Bromley discusses how we can evaluate our curriculum planning and delivery, and the progress of our students… Initial teacher Read more
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How to be a good form tutor
This is a version of an article written for SecEd Magazine. Many early career teachers find themselves taking on a tutor group early on in their careers, but many feel unprepared. So, what is involved and what makes for an effective form tutor? Matt Bromley takes a look… The Early Career Framework (ECF) makes clear Read more
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Nine principles of effective teaching
This is a version of an article written for SecEd Magazine. Robert Gagné’s nine principles focus on how we layer and sequence learning to achieve the best outcomes. As such, they make essential reading for all teachers, especially those new to the chalkface. Matt Bromley explains I’ve started ice skating lessons. Think of me not Read more
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