Retrieval Practice: Resource Guide: Ideas & Activities for the Classroom - by Kate Jones (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

As part of the successful and popular Retrieval Practice collection by Kate Jones, this practical resource guide is the go-to guide for a wide range of retrieval practice tasks that teachers can use in their classrooms. There are over fifty evidence-informed and creative, tried and tested, classroom resources and strategies to support retrieval practice. These include starter tasks, tasks to support literacy and revision as well as a range of recommended online quizzing tools. For each resource, there is an explanation with top tips and visuals for easy implementation. All of the resources provided aim to be low effort, high impact. Low effort for the teacher in terms of workload but high impact on student learning. Regardless of the subject or age range taught there are plenty of takeaways for every teacher - a handy retrieval resource guide for every teacher and every classroom.

About the Author

Kate Jones is Head of History at The British School Al Khubairat in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Originally from Wrexham in North Wales, Kate taught in the UK for six years at Elfed High School before relocating to the UAE in 2016.
Kate is also a lead practitioner, specialising in teaching and learning. She provides regular training for educators and leaders both in the UK and internationally.
Kate has spoken at various educational conferences around the world and is also the author of Love to Teach: Research and Resources for Every Classroom (2018) and Retrieval Practice: Research & Resources for Every Classroom (2019)
You can subscribe and listen to her podcast 'The Love To Teach Podcast' on Apple Podcasts and all other podcast providers.
To find out more you can visit her educational website lovetoteach87.com. Kate tweets @87history and is on Instagram @lovetoteach87.