Rachel Jones

When things go a little sideways during my lessons, it’s usually not my students’ working memory getting overloaded. It’s mine. Too many decisions. Too much to manage in the moment. It’s like a tidal wave you can feel building in your brain. But… Offloading in advance, “proceduralizing” as much of a lesson as possible, and maintaining consistent routines has made a huge difference for my cognitive load—and by proxy has improved student outcomes. Here’s how I optimize my own cognitive load. 📖🧠👇

✅ CHECKING FOR UNDERSTANDING! This guide dives into the heartbeat of responsive teaching. CFU is crucial for making the invisible visible and capturing data needed to adapt teaching in real time. 🌱 Support my work by tapping REPOST and grab a FREE high-quality copy here: jamieleeclark.com/graphics

On lots of levels this has been my mindset for the last little while. I’ve shared it with people who are amidst challenges that are often out of control. It speaks of bravery and persistence.

Great leaders aren't born exceptional. They master these 5 habits that set them apart. Look closely at any highly effective leader and you'll spot these patterns in action:

About 8 years ago, @siobhanleahy50 and I prepared a Quick Reference Guide for Embedding Formative Assessment. It's now out of print, so the copyright has reverted to us, and we are free to share it with anyone who wants it: bit.ly/EFAQRG (pdf).

9 Unforgettable Ways to Open a Presentation

🔁 CLASSROOM ROUTINES! Routines free up time for what matters most—learning. This new poster summarises key strategies for establishing and automating effective routines to make classrooms predictable and run like clockwork. Inspired by the brilliant work of @PepsMccrea and @Doug_Lemov 🌱 Support my work by tapping REPOST and grab a FREE high-quality copy here: jamieleeclark.com/graphics

Politeness is the poison of collaboration. One reason teams become dysfunctional is due to a lack of real honesty. Teams thrive and grow when people feel empowered to give true feedback. These 5 team models will transform your team into a cohesive powerhouse. 1. Scrum Principles 2. The GROW Model 3. The Rocket Model™ 4. The Clear Model 5. Belbin’s Team Model 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 to inspire your network and 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗲 @Fuel_YourGrowth

The Art Of Time Management

A kind leader is one who wears many hats. Not just the “be nice” hat. Here are 7 essential roles that define their positive impact on a team 👇

🔬 Dive into our guide tailored for secondary Science teachers, emphasising simple, compound and complex sentences. 📝 Explore insights and annotated examples at a Year 8 level. 🚀💡 Discover the Science guide for enhanced scientific communication! 🔗 edresearch.edu.au/resources/writ…

Elevate your educational approach by exploring strategies that enhance intentionality within play-based learning. Unlock insights that transform teaching and learning. 🔗 bit.ly/49IhZTI

🚀 We’ve just launched 5 new practice guides that support our Model of Learning and Teaching: • Scaffold practice • Revisit and review • Vary practice • Organise knowledge • Extend and challenge Find out more: edresearch.edu.au/model-learning… #EducationResearch #AERO

Great leaders focus on people first - When you value others, results take care of themselves. Btw, I have a gift for you in my bio link :)

Participants and facilitators are enjoying day 2 of the Cohort 2 MLDP conference. @jess_harris2 presents the requirements of the practical application of participants learning through a Practice Based Project.

Thank you to our Gulyangarri PS staff for embracing the Liverpool West PS community with great care. I appreciated the opportunity to engage with staff from both schools with @pruecar. Thank you Ian Tapuska & Lucy Martin for your expert leadership & flexibility during this time.

Soon a lot of these children will dropped off with their younger siblings as we open the new public preschool on the grounds of the school, courtesy of the NSW Labor Government.

Yesterday was the first day of school for thousands of little ones across NSW, and it was also the first day for Gulyangarri Public School! 🎂🎉 There was a mix of excitement and sadness in the air as kindy kids said goodbye to their families at drop off.