Teaching and Learning

Ideas for independent learning

2 December 2015

Independent learning beats teaching to the test every time, argues Karen Sullivan. She offers some ideas and resources

Character education: A Caterpillar Process

18 November 2015

Continuing his new series of articles on character education, expert Matt Bawden discusses a method by which teachers might develop effective character-based resources for their subjects

Secrets to science CPD success

11 November 2015

Effective CPD is vital to the effectiveness of all teachers. With an eye on the STEM subjects, Yvonne Baker from the National Science Learning Network offers five steps to successful whole-school CPD strategies

The Association of Character Education

11 November 2015

Character education, as it has come to be known, is a key policy for the government and a key priority for schools. Among the recent developments has been the launch of new subject association for this area called ACE. Dr Tom Harrison explains

Neuroscience: A word of warning

11 November 2015

Is neuroscience in education the new ‘cargo cult’? In the second part of his two-part discussion, Matt Bromley says that if we insist on using neuroscience to explain common sense approaches to teaching, we face losing our own sense of professional judgement

Character education: Introducing virtue

4 November 2015

In a new monthly series of best practice articles exploring character education, expert Matt Bawden asks what aspects of character should be central to our education system and details a new DfE-backed pilot project to teach character through the curriculum

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The place of neuroscience in the classroom

4 November 2015

Neuroscience theories are playing an increasing role in forming and explaining pedagogical approaches in the classroom – but should this be the case? Matt Bromley warns teachers against becoming obsessed with neuroscientific justifications

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Schools urged to join cultural challenge

4 November 2015

The Arts Council’s Cultural Education Challenge is aimed at bringing those working in schools and the arts together to deliver effective and inspiring arts education. Laura Gander-Howe explains

Creative writing and grammar

4 November 2015

The drive for creative writing and story-telling is essential in any school, but time must be made for the hard rules of English as well, argues Karen Sullivan

Transferring learning into new contexts: Part 2

7 October 2015

In the second part of this two-part article, Matt Bromley continues his advice on how we can teach our students to transfer their knowledge and learning from one context to another

STEM: Smashing the glass ceiling

30 September 2015

With relatively few women working within the STEM fields in the UK, how can schools help to smash the glass ceiling in these subjects? Yvonne Baker offers some advice and signposts some resources and projects to help

Transferring learning into new contexts: Part 1

30 September 2015

The ability to transfer and apply learning and skills between different contexts is a key part of an effective education, says Matt Bromley. In the first of two articles, he offers advice on how to teach this ability

Pedagogy: The SOLO taxonomy and constructive alignment

23 September 2015

The SOLO taxonomy helps to map levels of student understanding, while constructive alignment is a principle used for devising teaching and learning activities. Matt Bromley explains their application in the classroom

Into Film Festival 2015

23 September 2015

The annual Into Film Festival takes place from November 4 to 20, with a host of screenings, workshops and resources available for secondary students. Sam Wilson previews the event

Do your students value their education?

9 September 2015

How much do our students value their education, especially compared to others around the world? Karen Sullivan looks at tackling this question in class

Case study: Engaging pupils in programming

25 August 2015

Computing science teacher Chris Aitken uses various approaches to engage his students in technology, including the Apps for Good programme. He offers his advice on ways in which schools can revitalise their programming curriculum

Supporting language teachers

24 August 2015

Scotland's National Centre for Languages works to develop and improve the learning and teaching of languages. Petra McLay describes some of the support on offer to teachers and schools

Taking a risk with... Plenaries

4 July 2015

In the final part of her series on risk-taking in the classroom, Nadine Pittam discusses pushing the boundaries when it comes to your plenaries and learning consolidation

NQT Special: The habits of a great teacher

25 June 2015

What are the traits of excellent teaching that NQTs should be focusing on developing as they embrace the freedoms of year two at the chalkface? Matt Bromley explains
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