The Long Walk Up

In this First Episode of the Podcast, Host's Dan Lycett and Ross Williams Introduce the show and discuss the purpose of sharing their journey's as they explore a new self-directed course to replace Traditional approaches to Level 2 Physical education. In this episode we cover.Who are weWhat is the new Course?Why are we sharing the journey?Our biggest ChallengesWhat are we most excited about The new courseWe would love feedback and welcome any questions.You can find us both On Twitter: Dan - https://x.com/MrlycettPE?s=20 Ross - https://twitter.com/_andCoachAnd on Linked inn Ross Williams and Dan Lycett.Enjoy The show!

In this BITESIZE episode Dan and Ross discuss their early experiences of sharing the self-directed course with the new year 10 pupils. We also develop into our reflections from the first week back in school.We Cover:A reminder about why we are here and what we are trying to do in education. For the full story see (https://open.acast.com/public/streams/64fade23154f470011478696/episodes/6504259ec7bc5300111961b7.MP3)Our first experiences of introducing students to self-directed learning.We also look forward to taking students through their first individual learning meetings and discuss the value of Autonomy in learning.Next week we look into 'learning meating's, co-creating learning agreements with students, So Stay tuned for more Educational ramblings on next weeks long walk up.

In This third episode of the Long walk up Dan and Ross discuss the concept of learning meetings and how they will play a crucial part in supporting students in a self-directed learning approach. During the episode share their reflections of what its been like working with individuals through learning meetings, the genuine value and importance of supporting student autonomy as well as..What Are learning meetings?How do we Use learning meetings to formulate learning agreements and create accountability. Some examples of stuff that we have noticed in our early learning meetingsRoss shares some honest reflections around being challenged at time Dan and Ross both share their excitement and some challenges they may face in our quick fire questions at the end.As promised In the episode bellow are an example of the questions we are using the frame our learning meetings:1. What Have been the experiences in this topic so far that could support your learning presentation? 2. What are you currently doing to support your understanding of this topic? 3. What would you like to produce for your learning presentation? 4. How will I produce this and who could support me? 5. What will be the biggest challenge for me coming up? As always we welcome any questions or feedback and you can find us both on twitter at:Ross - https://twitter.com/_andCoachDan - https://twitter.com/MrlycettPEor linked in at:Ross Williams and Dan Lycett.Till next time, Thanks for listening!

In this Episode Dan and Ross take a dive into all thing's learning in a non-linear approach, including what we are noticing and how students are adjusting to a self- directed approach. This week we cover:Dan's Highlight of the week..What are we learning about learning?Adjusting to a non-linear approach from the students perspective.Biggest challengeWhat are we most excited about We also touch on the effectiveness of learning meeting's so if you have missed that episode go and check out episode 4.As Always!Thanks for listening.

One week out from half term and our end of term learning presentations. Its episode 5 and this one is a true winding journey through all things learning and exploring non-linear approaches. Plus lot's of analogies in the mix. This week we cover:Riding the waves and embracing the swellReflecting on the continuous curriculum in PE (The lamb tagine)Unexpected moments in a non-linear approachTeeing Up our much anticipated learning presentations' next week.Plus some exciting news....As always any questions welcome You can find us both On Twitter:Dan - https://x.com/MrlycettPE?s=20Ross - https://twitter.com/_andCoachAnd on Linked innRoss Williams and Dan Lycett.Enjoy The show!

It's The final episode of season one and this one is Just a Tad longer!Full of random wonderings, or as Dan introduces through his new word a right 'coddiwomple' which means to travel to a destination unknown. We certainly take the scenic route this week as we attempt to unpack our first set of student learning presentations with plenty of rabbit hole's and analogies along the way, such as:What did we notice in our first round of student learning presentations? What surprised us?Does all learning need to be certified to make it useful for progression?The broader purpose of education and learningHighlights of the weekShoutouts to a good friend of the show and fellow wayfinderWhat are we most excited aboutPlus loads more random musings of two educator's, this time in Dan's Fancy new cabin at His home....Plus some hearty soup!As always any questions welcome and You can find us both On Twitter:Dan - https://x.com/MrlycettPE?s=20Ross - https://twitter.com/_andCoachAnd on Linked innRoss Williams and Dan Lycett.Enjoy The show!

Welcome back to Series 2 of the long walk up. Despite the cold temperatures and shorter Day's Dan and Ross are filled with energy and Hope in this episode which takes an Exciting trip through all things' Agency and Feedback in learning.On This episode we cover:What is Agency?How the students reacted to having Choices this weekFeedback (what even is it?)Using guiding questionsOur biggest HOPE for the future.As ever thanks for listening. (Ps. Stay tuned for new microphones next week!)

Welcome back!This episode felt honest and incredibly complex to try and navigate. We Hope that you don't get to lost trying to walk with us on this one as we journey through our Honest reflections about teaching in the complex system that is the traditional education approach.In this episode you will find conversation about:How we are doing?THe role of teacher agency in learning?Ross asks Dan what is on the Horizon that's exciting him about the course...WE hope you enjoy and really would value any comments or feedback.Thank You for listening.

This week we are reflecting on a being lost and then finding our way back out of the mist to reconnect to our roots of self-determination Theory and non-linear approaches. Dan and Ross share their honest experiences of delivering in a non-linear way and the challenges of supposing students learning this way.This week we cover:The collective mountain (why we need a shared task or project to build from in our learning)Remembering our belief's Self determination theory and non-linear approaches.The importance of building relatedness The self-directed learning pyramid created by Dr Niomi FisherFinally Dan and Ross share what they are learning so far on this unique journey.As always, Thanks for listening and if you are out there, we would love to hear from you!