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Nick Pointer

@nickpointer_

Teacher educator; former science teacher. Let's geek out about professional development. Associate Dean at Ambition Institute. Words mine.

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Amarbeer Singh Gill(@SinghAmarbeerG) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Would you rather have a takeaway, or see myself Nick Pointer Mary Myatt Dave Ellison-Lee Juli Ryzop Adam Woodward oliver caviglioli and a whole host of other amazing people?!

There really is only one right answer...
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(Plus who wouldn't want this view?!)

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As someone who is fairly reluctant to fully buy-into descriptivist linguistics (my heart says “use words properly!”, though my head acknowledges the reality that the meanings of words evolve over time) I really enjoyed this little language geek out today: merriam-webster.com/grammar/nonplu…

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John Blake(@johndavidblake) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Enormously frustrating listening to curriculum discussions on Start The Week on Radio 4 about Physics. The complaint is that GCSE physics is the same as when the people discussing the issue studied the subject — but that is *exactly what you’d expect*.

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Nick Pointer(@nickpointer_) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Great post from Jo!

My takeaway: ‘Tricks’ (e.g. mnemonics) *can* help pupils to remember stuff. The problem? They tend to lack meaning! So if we want kids to remember things imbued with meaning, then we might want to think carefully about whether such tricks are appropriate ☝🏽

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Jayne Harmer(@mrsjharmer) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Unlocking the power of professional development with Nick Pointer refining, rather than replacing a key takeaway. A really inspiring session, thank you! rEDSouthWest

Unlocking the power of professional development with @nickpointer_ refining, rather than replacing a key takeaway. A really inspiring session, thank you! @researchEDSW #educhat #edutwitter
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Claire Harley(@clairevh) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Behaviour change is not the focus of PD. It’s about building mental models that leads to effective decision-making in the classroom Nick Pointer

Behaviour change is not the focus of PD. It’s about building mental models that leads to effective decision-making in the classroom @nickpointer_
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Jade Nesfield(@Mrs_Nesfield) 's Twitter Profile Photo

What a wonderful school. Incredibly inspiring, warm and open staff and some of the most articulate young people I’ve met anywhere. Thank you so much for having us.

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Dr Kerensa Ogbe(@Biol_DrOg) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Was inspired to think about my fledgling T&L principles project again these past few days. Collaborating with like-minded teacher educators & visiting a simply fantastic school on the Ambition Institute module 4 conference has made me even more certain these three are the linchpins

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One Degree Academy(@1DegreeAcademy) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Great day opening our doors to Nick Pointer and the team on this year’s Fellowship with Ambition Institute They explored our staff CPD model with Maria Craster and the impact that has on staff, students and school culture. Thank you for joining us!

Great day opening our doors to @nickpointer_ and the team on this year’s #TeacherEducator Fellowship with @Ambition_Inst They explored our staff CPD model with @CrasterMaria and the impact that has on staff, students and school culture. Thank you for joining us!
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One Degree Academy(@1DegreeAcademy) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We are hiring! We are looking for a Vice Principal to work with the leadership team to help push our school forward even further! Get in touch if you think this could be you See our website for full details onedegreeacademy.org/vacancies

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Nick Pointer(@nickpointer_) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Well this was incredibly difficult 👀

1. Robin Hood
2. Yellow Submarine
3. The BFG
4. The Sword in the Stone
5. Big Hero 6

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Nick Pointer(@nickpointer_) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Inaugural rEDSouthWest? Check ✅

Me talking about transformational PD for school improvement? Check ✅

Relevant to school leaders, coaches, trust leaders and teacher educators? Check ✅

Cannae wait! Come along and say hi in Session 5 tomorrow 👋🏽

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