High expectations and homework

🎯 High expectations. But what does that really mean?

Craig and Dave are diving into one of education’s favourite buzzwords — and giving it a proper reality check! For them, it’s not about piling on pressure; it’s about purpose.

In this episode, we unpack how homework can be used as a tool to prepare students for lessons, boost memory retention, and actually make learning easier — not harder. It’s all about making homework something students can achieve, enjoy, and see the value in.

Discover how:
✅ homework can be short, focused, and achievable (no long essays or parental help required!)
✅ the flipped classroom approach helps students prepare for lessons and embed knowledge
✅ note-taking with the Cornell method turns simple homework into higher-order thinking
✅ Smart Revise personalised goals help students manage their workload and track progress

It’s not about making tasks harder – it’s about creating routines, habits, and consistency that really set students up to succeed.

📚 Teachers, if you’ve ever wondered how to get students to actually do their homework and engage meaningfully with lessons, this video is for you.

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✉️ Questions? Drop us a line at admin@craigandave.co.uk

💬 Expect laughs, honest reflections, and a few classroom stories along the way — whether you’re a teacher, head of department, or just curious about how schools really work.

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