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
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: 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
Learning to be adaptable 29 March 2017 Key among the skills our students need in today’s world are adaptability and resilience, both of which link to emotional intelligence. Karen Sullivan advises
Student-led research or project work 29 March 2017 We often try to boost independent learning skills by asking pupils to select topics for research projects, especially for the Extended Project. Dr Andrew K Shenton looks at how we can facilitate this process
Going for STEM gold? The CREST Awards 22 March 2017 The CREST Awards, run by the British Science Association, help schools to reward students for their STEM project work. Maria Rossini explains
Literacy: The role of communication skills 8 March 2017 Communication and language skills are key to literacy, but many children can struggle. Liz Wood and Mary Hartshorne offer some practical strategies to help
Teaching computational thinking effectively 18 January 2017 The computing national curriculum is underpinned by computational thinking – a set of thinking skills that help students to ask questions, understand problems and find solutions. Mark Dorling and Thomas Ng look at how teachers can approach the teaching of these core skills
Strategies to improve students’ independent study skills 11 January 2017 There is a clear gap between GCSE and A Level study and supporting students to make the leap is important. Teacher Helen Webb discusses her work to develop students’ independent study skills
Bett Show 2017 – Your SecEd Guide 8 December 2016 SecEd's annual Bett Show Guide offers 32 pages of preview information to help you prepare for the world's largest educational technology event, which takes place at London's ExCeL from January 25 to 28.
Guide To: Financial Education in the Curriculum 1 December 2016 SecEd’s latest Guide To offers practical advice and best practice to help schools embed financial education across the curriculum – and it is available free to download.
Ideas for teaching critical thinking 9 November 2016 We all agree that critical thinking is essential for today’s young people – but just how do you teach these crucial skills? John Dabell advises
How do we produce a generation of problem-solvers? 6 July 2016 A new report looks at educators who are successfully preparing students for a volatile world driven by innovation and entrepreneurship. Its author Charles Leadbeater discusses his findings
More ideas for taking learning outdoors 29 June 2016 Karen Sullivan continues her advice on outdoor learning, offering some practical ideas for getting your pupils out and about
Five steps to the confident mindset 22 June 2016 Developing students’ confidence and self-esteem goes hand-in-hand with developing their positive mindset for learning. Ross McWilliam discusses some approaches that might be taken with younger students
Closer ties with further education 15 June 2016 A Skills and Education Group has been launched to bring schools and colleges closer together. Paul Eeles says that we must find common ground to provide the best possible post-16 pathways
Employability skills: Unlocking Talent and Potential 18 May 2016 Unlocking Talent and Potential is an employability and skills programme being run alongside local employers by three schools in Nottingham. Phil Crompton explains how it works
Independent learning: Leading by example 18 May 2016 In a bid to boost independent learning skills, raise aspirations and build relationships, teachers at Saint Thomas More Academy led by example. Dave Rankin explains 2 comments
Using project-based learning in your classroom 4 May 2016 The impact that project-based learning can have on student outcomes and motivation is well-known. In the first of a two-part series, Matt Bromley looks at the golden rules for incorporating this approach into your classroom and the curriculum
Delivering an effective enrichment programme 4 May 2016 Enrichment programmes are a popular platform for schools to engage their pupils in the wider community and teach important life-skills. Ellie Jones shares her insights on best practice
Ideas for developing pupils’ resilience 20 April 2016 They may be the most examined, but many believe that today's children are the most 'untested' in history. So, how can we nurture the resilience they will need in their lives ahead? Garry Freeman offers some advice
Ideas and resources for Shakespeare's 400th anniversary 13 April 2016 A range of events and initiatives are being run to help schools mark the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death. Emma Lee-Potter takes a look
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