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Kate Jones’ Retrieval Practice:Book ReviewBy Sarah TurnerPage 8Walkabout Bingo (find someone who):Encourages students speaking with one another. They can only get one answer per studentRetrieval Relay Race:Students work in groups, the first writes down what they know in answer to a question or about a topicetc. The 2 nd student adds to the info, then the 3 rd etcChallenge/Retrieval grids:Students pick questions to answer within a given timeChecklists:A teacher who has shared these in the book uses them as follows…Students are given the checklist at the start of a new topic. They are made up of numbered statementslinked to the spec. At the start of a lesson, students are asked to find the number on thechecklist. Students can tick this off when they have mastered sections. If absent, students can seewhat they have missed. They can be used for revision at the end of the topic.A to Z:Students complete an A to Z list with topic keywords. They could add pictures/definitionsRetrieval Roulette:Uses a spreadsheet that randomly selects a set of questions for students to answer. The questions couldbe from any topic. I have found 3 examples – yr8 activate 2 topics, gcse chem, gcse physics. They aresaved in the folderMultiple choice quiz:Students answer questions in a given time
‘Dare To Lead’ Brené BrownBook ReviewBy Joe MorrinPage 9‘Dare to Lead’ by Brené BrownWhilst restocking the library with books from the Headship Institute, I came by Brené Brown’s ‘Dare toLead’ which caught my eye. At first glance, the book appeared to be very much centred on corporateleadership, but as I read further, Brené’s no-nonsense, direct approach to her writing made this athoroughly enjoyable read. I started this book with the intent of learning ways to be a better leader andto embrace being able to ‘rumble with vulnerability: a discussion, conversation, or meeting defined bya commitment to lean into vulnerability, to stay curious and generous, to stick with the messy middle ofproblem identification and solving, to take a break and circle back when necessary, to be fearless inowning our parts and to listen with the same passion with which we want to be heard (Brown, 2018).Throughout the book, I found her writing could be applied to everyday life; as a spouse, parent, colleagueand close friend.Brené’s leadership experience; her ability to draw upon empirical research to substantiate claims made,and the ability to tell the hardened-truth is what makes this an extremely powerful book for anyone. Inessence, the book provides insight into the reasons why, as leaders, we tend to negate our vulnerabilitiesin the workplace and the skills we need to focus on to become more daring leaders. Ultimately, how dowe become courageous, bold, creative, daring leaders at work? What does it mean for us to begin aprocess of healing from past hurts, growing through our insecurities and shortcomings, and stepping intothe ‘arena’ every single day? How do we break-down the armour that surrounds us? As you go throughthe book, she goes on to discuss ways to live into your values, braving trust, and learning to rise.My favourite quote which resonated with me:“Living into our values means that we do more than profess our values, we practice them. We walk ourtalk – we are clear about what we believe and hold important, and we take care that our intentions,words, thoughts, and behaviours align with those beliefs.” (Brown, 2018, p186)Brené’s book is also narrated by and is available on Amazon’s Audible, for times when reading is morechallenging. Moreover, Brené has hosted numerous TED talks on vulnerability and shame.I wholeheartedly recommend this book for staff at every level! It is relevant, powerful, and very candid.
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