Every teacher is a teacher of literacy: Literacy practice across the curriculum 14 June 2017 Continuing his series on literacy across the curriculum, Matt Bromley looks at the backbone of good literacy practice, five strategies to achieve this, and the three domains of literacy education 1 comment
How subject teaching time has changed since 2011 14 June 2017 NFER research on teacher retention has highlighted how both the accountability system and teacher supply are influencing changes in the teaching time secondary schools dedicate to different subjects. Jack Worth explains
The many and varied benefits of reading... 14 June 2017 Reading, even for short periods, has an impact on brain development and academic achievement, but also develops other skills such as empathy. Karen Sullivan explains
Challenging inappropriate behaviour: Getting back to basics 14 June 2017 When managing behaviour it can often be a good idea to get back to basics. In this spirit, experienced teacher Gerry Mallaghan offers some practical suggestions for dealing with discipline problems in your classroom
The influence of ED Hirsch: A response 14 June 2017 A recent piece in SecEd critiqued the influence of ED Hirsch on our politicians and our curriculum. Having read the arguments, teacher Michael Fordham offers his response, arguing that our curriculum is far from a Hirschian one
Every teacher is a teacher of literacy: Literacy across the curriculum 7 June 2017 During the next five weeks, Matt Bromley will be focusing on practical strategies for delivering effective cross-curricular literacy education. He begins with a look at why every teacher must be a teacher of literacy 3 comments
Six tips for effective lesson observations 7 June 2017 To help reduce workload for both observer and observee during lesson observations in mathematics, Lucy Rycroft-Smith offers six evidence-informed best practice tips
The case for student debating in schools (and some ideas) 7 June 2017 Oxford Union-style debating in schools? Erin Miller argues why you should give it a try
Activities to tackle hate speech 7 June 2017 Sadly, cyber-bullying and online hate speech is now a part of modern online life, especially on social media. Mark Walker describes some activities that we can use with students to tackle potential problems and raise awareness
Teaching poetry: Does this smell like a good poem? 7 June 2017 The prestigious Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award is open for entries. Joanne Bowles offers some lesson ideas and tips for getting your classes involved in poetry and competitions
The role of the ‘M’ in STEM 24 May 2017 There are significant overlaps across the new STEM curricula, especially between science and maths. Michael Anderson discusses what this means for schools and the renewed importance of cross-curricular learning
Interventions to raise attainment in MFL 24 May 2017 A project focused on raising attainment in French and Spanish saw Karine Buffon introduce a number of interventions, especially targeting disadvantaged and underachieving pupils
Curriculum: The influence of ED Hirsch... 17 May 2017 As part of his Master’s studies, teacher Greg Sloan has dissected the impact that ED Hirsch’s influence on education ministers has had on our curriculum culture. He argues why this will do nothing for the culture of success in our schools... 1 comment
Ideas for effective differentiation 10 May 2017 How do you teach a mixed-ability class effectively? Helen Webb offers some practical advice and ideas to help achieve effective differentiation in your classroom
The power of STEM study visits 10 May 2017 Professional study visits and placements for science teachers can enhance practice back in the classroom and provide vital insights. Adam Little and Mark Langley explain
Teaching perseverance 10 May 2017 After tackling wisdom and optimism, Dr Stephanie Thornton now considers how we might ‘teach’ and encourage our students to develop skills of perseverance
Ideas for teaching wisdom 3 May 2017 Dr Stephanie Thornton continues her series on the teaching of traits and skills to our pupils. This time, she considers ‘wisdom’ and whether we can teach the young to be wise
Is there creativity in your classroom? 3 May 2017 Creativity is not just for art, music or after-school clubs. Teacher Martin Matthews explains how we must all try to bring creativity into our classrooms – no matter what the subject (or the curriculum)
Can we teach optimism? 26 April 2017 Following last week’s article on coping with today’s 24/7 news cycle, Dr Stephanie Thornton continues her discussion on optimism – can we (and should we try to) ‘teach’ this in schools?
Spelling: Engaging the hard-to-reach 26 April 2017 Engaging pupils who don’t want to be taught is a common classroom challenge. Teacher Michelle Lockwood discusses how she is engaging hard-to-reach pupils in learning to spell 1 comment
Skills: Further lessons on adaptability 26 April 2017 Continuing her focus on helping your students to become adaptable, Karen Sullivan offers some practical evidence-based teaching ideas
Teaching practice: Sixth form & post-16 19 April 2017 Do children and adults learn differently? Matt Bromley finishes his teaching practice series with a look at pedagogy in the post-16 classroom 1 comment
Does your school have a positive moral climate? 19 April 2017 Does your school and your teaching still maintain its moral dimension – or has this lost out to competing pressures? Matt Bawden reflects on teaching in a ‘positive moral climate’
Teaching practice: Revision 29 March 2017 Our teaching practice series now turns its attention to exam preparation and how we can help to make revision more effective for students. Matt Bromley explains
Developing a mentoring programme 29 March 2017 Mentoring is a popular intervention in schools. Stephanie George looks at mentoring as an intervention and asks what we mean by effective mentoring practice 3 comments
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