Expert Voices

Voices across the Downe House community explain, uncover, assert and celebrate education.

Expert Voices

Desirable Difficulties

Dr Atherton (Director of Learning and Research, Teacher of English) explores the concept of desirable difficulties and why they make a difference to student learning.

Discover 22/07/24
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A Day in the Life of a Director of Digital Learning

The Digital Downe-load #4 | Mrs Basnett takes us through a day in her life as the Director of Digital Learning at Downe House.

Discover 16/07/24
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National Education Conference at Downe House

Mr Godfrey (Deputy Head) writes his account of Downe House's Academic Conference on the topic of Maximising Pupils' Potential.

Discover 21/06/24
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Excellence in Teaching: Metacognition

The latest focus for our Academic Staff has been on metacognition. Read on to discover what they have learnt.

Discover 05/06/24
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AI – A Teacher’s Perspective

The Digital Downe-load #3 | Mrs Basnett (Director of Digital Learning) discusses AI from a teacher's perspective.

Discover 03/05/24
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Maximising Academic Potential

Mrs Patrick (Assistant Housemistress, Teacher of Geography) shares some of the ways we can help to ignite academic curiosity within our students.

Discover 25/04/24
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The Role of Digital Technology in Retrieval Practice

Mrs Basnett (Director of Digital Learning, Teacher of French) provides a wealth of practical strategies for embedding retrieval practice into lessons.

Discover 18/04/24
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Retrieval Practice Principles

Dr Atherton (Director of Learning and Research, Teacher of English) outlines why retrieval practice is so effective as well as some of its guiding principles.

Discover 11/04/24
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Embedding EDI into the Classroom

Miss Palmer (Teacher i/c Psychology, Resident Tutor, EPQ Supervisor, EDIB Coordinator) explains the importance of EDI teaching and how to embed this into teaching and learning.

Discover 04/04/24
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Preparing for Tomorrow: The Importance of AI Education Today

The Digital Downe-load #2 | Mrs Basnett (Director of Digital Learning) discusses the importance of AI education.

Discover 02/04/24
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Tennis on Tour!

A brilliant opportunity for our budding tennis stars to train with elite coaches at a Tennis Camp in Portugal.

Discover 29/03/24
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Self Esteem and Social Media

Miss Lister (Housemistress) shares her original research exploring the impact social media can have on emotional wellbeing within adolescents.

Discover 28/03/24
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