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NQT Special: Nine teaching strengths to aim for in year 2

The NQT year is the first in a long journey of professional development. David Weston discusses how to develop the nine strengths of the expert teacher.

NQTs are gradually developing confidence in the classroom and mastering the basics. However, this is merely the beginning of the teacher journey. To develop truly effectively, consider how to work on these nine key strengths.

The expert teacher has a big toolkit available, with techniques, interventions, tips and tricks for every occasion. To develop your toolkit you need to read, follow, watch and listen. Read as many books and blogs about teaching as you can, follow top practitioners on Twitter, observe as many other colleagues as possible, and listen to peers discussing lessons. However, it is vital that you critically appraise each idea you come across and consider whether it sounds like it is based on the science of learning and thinking, or whether it is merely a gimmick.

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