Rosenshine's Principles #2: Check for understanding with Deepika Narula

Following on from the first episode in the Rosenshine's Principles of Instruction series, in this episode the focus is 'Checking for Understanding'. Shelley and Rach chat to Deepika Narula about the importance of checking for understanding, and ensuring our students are 'learning with fewer errors'. Strategies discussed include diagnostic questions and BEST resources, cold calling for sampling, probing questions and the logistics of mini whiteboards.
Some relevant links to this episode:

• Rosenshine's Principles of Instruction in Action
• Harry Fletcher Wood's 'Responsive Teaching'
• Pritesh Raichura's blog - checks for listening vs. checks for understanding