Dave Stacey
@davestacey.bsky.social
Husband, Father, Head of ITE at UWTSD, Teacher, Geek, Occasional Blogger. Ignoring the warning about what curiosity did to the cat since 1978!
Pondering how little I've engaged with professional social media over the last couple of years, and thinking about trying to do more this term. Doesn't help everything seems so siloed these days. Any tips from those who have it working for them?
August 30, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Pondering how little I've engaged with professional social media over the last couple of years, and thinking about trying to do more this term. Doesn't help everything seems so siloed these days. Any tips from those who have it working for them?
Very interesting morning at the Camau symposiwm hearing how different schools are developing in Curriculum for Wales #CfW Are there any online spaces in the style of #networkED or #addcym where people are sharing experiences & ideas
April 1, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Very interesting morning at the Camau symposiwm hearing how different schools are developing in Curriculum for Wales #CfW Are there any online spaces in the style of #networkED or #addcym where people are sharing experiences & ideas
Just read - journal.uwp.co.uk/wje/article/...
"How do teachers in Wales differ from those in England in using research? A study reveals Welsh teachers are more engaged with action research and find it more useful in teaching."
"How do teachers in Wales differ from those in England in using research? A study reveals Welsh teachers are more engaged with action research and find it more useful in teaching."
Teaching and Educational Research in Wales: How Does Teachers' Engagement with Educational Research Differ in Wales from those in England?
The purpose of this study was to better understand how teachers in Wales differ from their counterparts in England in regard to their engagement with educational research. In 2010, the National Founda...
journal.uwp.co.uk
March 29, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Just read - journal.uwp.co.uk/wje/article/...
"How do teachers in Wales differ from those in England in using research? A study reveals Welsh teachers are more engaged with action research and find it more useful in teaching."
"How do teachers in Wales differ from those in England in using research? A study reveals Welsh teachers are more engaged with action research and find it more useful in teaching."
Just read: learningspy.co.uk/featured/its... by @didau.bsky.social .
Really like this framing: "I tried to explain that the point of teaching is to know, the best of our ability, what students have and haven’t learned." - I suspect that will be helpful for our student-teachers wrestling with AfL
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Really like this framing: "I tried to explain that the point of teaching is to know, the best of our ability, what students have and haven’t learned." - I suspect that will be helpful for our student-teachers wrestling with AfL
.
It’s always better to know
Over the last few years I've made a habit of teaching demonstration lessons in the schools I work with in order to make it clearer how to teach effectively. One of the things that makes this useful is...
learningspy.co.uk
March 29, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Just read: learningspy.co.uk/featured/its... by @didau.bsky.social .
Really like this framing: "I tried to explain that the point of teaching is to know, the best of our ability, what students have and haven’t learned." - I suspect that will be helpful for our student-teachers wrestling with AfL
.
Really like this framing: "I tried to explain that the point of teaching is to know, the best of our ability, what students have and haven’t learned." - I suspect that will be helpful for our student-teachers wrestling with AfL
.
Just read: www.andallthat.co.uk/blog/how-hav... by @apf102.bsky.social - I especially like the 6 point summary - lots there to take into curriculum conversations here in Wales too.
How have we got historical enquiry so wrong? re-empowering young people through a radical reset of historical enquiry
A few days ago, I wrote a blog responding to the DfE’s interim curriculum and assessment review . In it I expressed deep concerns that there was too little critical evaluation of concepts like...
www.andallthat.co.uk
March 29, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Just read: www.andallthat.co.uk/blog/how-hav... by @apf102.bsky.social - I especially like the 6 point summary - lots there to take into curriculum conversations here in Wales too.
Is Written Feedback a Waste of Time? open.substack.com/pub/carlhend... - Thought this was interesting - timely given how many assignments I have to mark this weekend!
Is Written Feedback a Waste of Time?
New study finds 1 in 5 students completely ignore feedback, while nearly half of those who did try to act on the feedback, don't improve at all.
open.substack.com
March 29, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Is Written Feedback a Waste of Time? open.substack.com/pub/carlhend... - Thought this was interesting - timely given how many assignments I have to mark this weekend!
www.autismwellbeing.org.uk/ALN - link from the first of our speakers this morning, including resources for practicioners
Supporting Children With Additional Learning Needs | Autism Wellbeing
Autism Wellbeing have produced a range of resources for children, parents and professionals that offer a different perspective on what it might be like to be a child with additional learning needs.
www.autismwellbeing.org.uk
December 11, 2024 at 10:38 AM
www.autismwellbeing.org.uk/ALN - link from the first of our speakers this morning, including resources for practicioners
Being introduced to three new (to me) sensory experiences which can be swamped or muted) in people with autism. Really interesting way of thinking about why rewards may not work - addressing the wrong problem. Rorie from Autism Wellbeing. #adyaln
December 11, 2024 at 10:14 AM
Being introduced to three new (to me) sensory experiences which can be swamped or muted) in people with autism. Really interesting way of thinking about why rewards may not work - addressing the wrong problem. Rorie from Autism Wellbeing. #adyaln
Welcoming hundreds of our students to the Carmarthen Campus for our ALN Conference. Looking forward to hearing from Rorie from Autism Wellbeing, Chris and Kerrie from Ysgol Y Deri and loads of students, staff and guests in this afternoonvs workshop #adyaln
December 11, 2024 at 10:13 AM
Welcoming hundreds of our students to the Carmarthen Campus for our ALN Conference. Looking forward to hearing from Rorie from Autism Wellbeing, Chris and Kerrie from Ysgol Y Deri and loads of students, staff and guests in this afternoonvs workshop #adyaln
Just read: improvingteaching.co.uk/2024/12/01/t... - good news story, but lots to learn for anyone wondering why their pilot doesn't scale!
Teacher professional development in the Global South
Most children in the Global South now attend school. But: There’s often no teacher in the classroom. When there is a teacher, they often aren’t teaching. When they are teaching, they of…
improvingteaching.co.uk
December 8, 2024 at 4:08 PM
Just read: improvingteaching.co.uk/2024/12/01/t... - good news story, but lots to learn for anyone wondering why their pilot doesn't scale!
Just read: educontrarianblog.com/2024/12/01/w...
We're looking forward to welcoming 300 of our student-teachers to our ALN and Wellbeing conference on Wed and I need to write the welcome. I can pretty much guarantee this post and some of these ideas are getting a mention!
We're looking forward to welcoming 300 of our student-teachers to our ALN and Wellbeing conference on Wed and I need to write the welcome. I can pretty much guarantee this post and some of these ideas are getting a mention!
What’s in a name?
I learnt a new acronym yesterday: SWAN. It stands for Syndromes Without A Name. The term specifically refers to undiagnosed genetic conditions which are variously described as ‘global develop…
educontrarianblog.com
December 8, 2024 at 3:57 PM
Just read: educontrarianblog.com/2024/12/01/w...
We're looking forward to welcoming 300 of our student-teachers to our ALN and Wellbeing conference on Wed and I need to write the welcome. I can pretty much guarantee this post and some of these ideas are getting a mention!
We're looking forward to welcoming 300 of our student-teachers to our ALN and Wellbeing conference on Wed and I need to write the welcome. I can pretty much guarantee this post and some of these ideas are getting a mention!
Just read: alexquigley.co.uk/writing-and-...
Really enjoyed this. Writing remains a real challenge with child 2 and @alexquigley.bsky.social is as practical and thoughtful as ever
Really enjoyed this. Writing remains a real challenge with child 2 and @alexquigley.bsky.social is as practical and thoughtful as ever
Writing and the 'final mile' problem
Do your pupils have a problem with 'writing stamina'? The teachers and leaders I work with routinely describe the problem of pupils lacking writing stamina as a vital issue they want to address.
But...
alexquigley.co.uk
December 8, 2024 at 3:54 PM
Just read: alexquigley.co.uk/writing-and-...
Really enjoyed this. Writing remains a real challenge with child 2 and @alexquigley.bsky.social is as practical and thoughtful as ever
Really enjoyed this. Writing remains a real challenge with child 2 and @alexquigley.bsky.social is as practical and thoughtful as ever
Reposted by Dave Stacey
If you're visiting the BETT show in January, then come along to Teachmeet BETT on Thurs 23rd Jan 5.30 PM. If you want to give a talk you can sign up here for a 2 min or 7 min pres forms.gle/GtHAmUUkTeAf... Link for the social will follow soon. Keep an eye on the hashtag #tmbett25 #edusky #uked
December 6, 2024 at 11:47 AM
If you're visiting the BETT show in January, then come along to Teachmeet BETT on Thurs 23rd Jan 5.30 PM. If you want to give a talk you can sign up here for a 2 min or 7 min pres forms.gle/GtHAmUUkTeAf... Link for the social will follow soon. Keep an eye on the hashtag #tmbett25 #edusky #uked
Just read: researchschool.org.uk/gloucestersh...
Understanding the ocean of disadvantage
researchschool.org.uk
November 3, 2024 at 11:10 AM
Just read: researchschool.org.uk/gloucestersh...
Just read: classteaching.wordpress.com/2024/10/04/w... - really enjoyed this. Will be sharing with our PGCE students to see what they make of it!
Why behaviour systems matter
Numerous blogs have been written on the subject of behaviour management, and rightly so, every student has the right to disruption free learning. However, the vast majority of blogs focus on ‘how’ …
classteaching.wordpress.com
November 3, 2024 at 11:06 AM
Just read: classteaching.wordpress.com/2024/10/04/w... - really enjoyed this. Will be sharing with our PGCE students to see what they make of it!
A brilliant couple of days at #practped24 - will try and share some coherent thoughts when I have time process! Thanks to Russel, @hywelroberts.bsky.social
and the whole team for a great conference
and the whole team for a great conference
November 2, 2024 at 4:19 PM
A brilliant couple of days at #practped24 - will try and share some coherent thoughts when I have time process! Thanks to Russel, @hywelroberts.bsky.social
and the whole team for a great conference
and the whole team for a great conference
Reposted by Dave Stacey
Have an opinion about research informed practice?
Secondary teacher/leader in England?
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Please share this within your networks!
Secondary teacher/leader in England?
Sign up for my research!
Click the link to find out more about my research and how to register your interest: callforparticipants.my.canva.site
Please share this within your networks!
September 12, 2024 at 5:38 AM
Have an opinion about research informed practice?
Secondary teacher/leader in England?
Sign up for my research!
Click the link to find out more about my research and how to register your interest: callforparticipants.my.canva.site
Please share this within your networks!
Secondary teacher/leader in England?
Sign up for my research!
Click the link to find out more about my research and how to register your interest: callforparticipants.my.canva.site
Please share this within your networks!
Reposted by Dave Stacey
Join us for our next half day online conference in November. Please save the date in your diaries! #HistoryEducation #HistoryTeacher #TeacherEducation #EduSky #UKTeaching #UKEd
www.hten.org.uk
www.hten.org.uk
October 10, 2024 at 8:31 AM
Join us for our next half day online conference in November. Please save the date in your diaries! #HistoryEducation #HistoryTeacher #TeacherEducation #EduSky #UKTeaching #UKEd
www.hten.org.uk
www.hten.org.uk
Looking through a box of resources to share with the history students today and this fell out of a textbook!
September 26, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Looking through a box of resources to share with the history students today and this fell out of a textbook!
Reposted by Dave Stacey
Are you a new secondary #historyteacher #ITT #ITE #PGCE #SCITT #TeachFirst ? @histassoc.bsky.social 's are holding a FREE webinar to support you getting started in the profession on Wednesday 25th September. Please do SIGN UP:
www.history.org.uk/events/calen...
#EduSky #UKEd #UKTeaching #Mentor
www.history.org.uk/events/calen...
#EduSky #UKEd #UKTeaching #Mentor
Survive and thrive in your initial teacher education
Calling all those beginning their initial teacher education! In this session you’ll hear from and be able to ask questions to both teacher educators and those who have just completed their initial tea...
www.history.org.uk
September 20, 2024 at 9:50 AM
Are you a new secondary #historyteacher #ITT #ITE #PGCE #SCITT #TeachFirst ? @histassoc.bsky.social 's are holding a FREE webinar to support you getting started in the profession on Wednesday 25th September. Please do SIGN UP:
www.history.org.uk/events/calen...
#EduSky #UKEd #UKTeaching #Mentor
www.history.org.uk/events/calen...
#EduSky #UKEd #UKTeaching #Mentor
Reposted by Dave Stacey
#TeacherEducation #HistoryEducation will be fab. Meaningful CPD?!
Very excited for the first in this series with @richkhistory.bsky.social which starts this Thursday!
Free for HA members too.
Looking forward to starting some interesting conversations about conceptual thinking in our history classrooms…
www.history.org.uk/secondary/ca...
Free for HA members too.
Looking forward to starting some interesting conversations about conceptual thinking in our history classrooms…
www.history.org.uk/secondary/ca...
Webinar series: Embracing messiness: teaching disciplinary thinking in history
www.history.org.uk
September 22, 2024 at 6:33 PM
#TeacherEducation #HistoryEducation will be fab. Meaningful CPD?!
Reposted by Dave Stacey
New teacher education research. What are we talking about, when we talk about practice? This framework helps explain some of the nuanced choices teacher educators make.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
A framework for approximations of practice: Variations in purpose, approach, and opportunities for learning
Approximations of practice are common in preservice teacher education, but there is currently no shared language to describe how teacher educators fac…
www.sciencedirect.com
September 20, 2024 at 10:40 PM
Just picked my workshops for www.pracped.net - really looking forward to this now!
Practical Pedagogies: A unique training conference BY teachers, FOR teachers | 125 sessions across two days | Nov 1st/2nd, Cologne, Germany
Teacher Training Conference: Cologne, Germany, 1st/2nd Nov. 2024
www.pracped.net
September 20, 2024 at 11:18 PM
Just picked my workshops for www.pracped.net - really looking forward to this now!
Exploring some new social media spaces that hopefully feel a little like social media used to!
September 20, 2024 at 10:53 PM
Exploring some new social media spaces that hopefully feel a little like social media used to!