
S2E11: EAST is East: Nudging For Impact with Andy Samways from Unity Research School
10/05/20 • 40 min
The duo are joined by Andy Samways, Director of Research at the Unity Research School and Unity Schools Partnership, to discuss the importance of research in schools and how this can improve outcomes for children. Andy also discusses the EAST framework from the Behaviour Insights Team and how this can be used effectively to support school improvement: Easy, Attractive, Social and Timely.
Don't miss Andy's confession where we discover being prepared is only one key principle in teaching........having the right classroom also helps!
Research links from this Podcast:
- Quick read blog: Nudging for Change and Impact - Establishing new habits, routines and approaches for school affected by the Covid-19 crisis
- ... which referenced this EEF guide to supporting school planning: a tiered approach to 2020-21 and Behaviour Insights EAST framework
- Longer read blog outlining: Putting evidence to work: 5 EEF resources we’ve been using amid challenging times
- Link to Unity Research School website, including communication/training events
- sign up to our free monthly e-newsletter
- Follow Unity on Twitter @UnityResSch
- EEF guidance report: Putting Evidence to work: a school's guide to implementation
- EEF guidance report: Metacognition and self-regulated learning
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The duo are joined by Andy Samways, Director of Research at the Unity Research School and Unity Schools Partnership, to discuss the importance of research in schools and how this can improve outcomes for children. Andy also discusses the EAST framework from the Behaviour Insights Team and how this can be used effectively to support school improvement: Easy, Attractive, Social and Timely.
Don't miss Andy's confession where we discover being prepared is only one key principle in teaching........having the right classroom also helps!
Research links from this Podcast:
- Quick read blog: Nudging for Change and Impact - Establishing new habits, routines and approaches for school affected by the Covid-19 crisis
- ... which referenced this EEF guide to supporting school planning: a tiered approach to 2020-21 and Behaviour Insights EAST framework
- Longer read blog outlining: Putting evidence to work: 5 EEF resources we’ve been using amid challenging times
- Link to Unity Research School website, including communication/training events
- sign up to our free monthly e-newsletter
- Follow Unity on Twitter @UnityResSch
- EEF guidance report: Putting Evidence to work: a school's guide to implementation
- EEF guidance report: Metacognition and self-regulated learning
Subscribe to the podcast and never miss an episode:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-b-ick-in-the-wall/id1511332667
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FDkXgUYXElVFSZUprnIZI
Google: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMDQ4NTQwLnJzcw==
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S2E10: On The Level takes a look at the work of Reprezent FM in supporting the mental health of young people
The duo are joined by Chrissie Cox, Project Manager, of the On The Level Project working with Reprezent FM to support the mental health of young people. Reprezent FM is a Youth Radio station based in Brixton in London that started in 2010 with a one-month license, but after its amazing work on gun and knife crime they were awarded a community broadcasting license.
Listen as Chrissie shares the work of Reprezent FM and the projects they lead, including virtual assemblies, to support the development and mental health of Young People across London and Essex. Also hear how Stormzy, or Big Mike as he is known, started his career broadcasting with Reprezent. Find out more about Reprezent FM by clicking here.
Don't miss Chrissie's hilarious confession as she attempted to drive DI Frost in Granada's, 'A Touch of Frost'............despite never having driven before!
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S2E12: Christmas Special
Listen as the duo are joined by regular guest, Mark Denny to take a look back at the last year in education and our favourite podcast episodes and guests. Mark also takes the opportunity to launch his attempt at a Christmas No. 1 with All I Want For Christmas Is Guidance from Gavlar!
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