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Mar 2023
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Episode 102: Are there a set of ingredie...

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The Duke of Gloucester visiting, Spit shines, and more. In this episode, Andy, Robin and Adam are joined once again by guest Jo Sawyer to discuss the ingredients to make an effective lesson. What are the core elements needed? Should teachers know the learning trajectory of their pupils? Plus, Adam speaks on the value of building trust and a strong relationship with your pupils.

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