Questioning ‘Authority’
As teachers head back to school, they will, once again be asked to step into the role of being the ‘authority’ in the room. But…
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10 things every teaching assistant needs
Making a difference to a child’s life day in day out can be one of the most rewarding aspects of being a teaching assistant.
5 ways to instill a ‘can do’ attitude in your students
Motivational quotes adorn the walls of many school corridors and classrooms across the country, but do pupils take any notice of these?
The devil wears Primark: What to wear as a teacher
Dressing appropriately for work as a teacher is a broad church. A lot of teachers have a work/life wardrobe; clothes that they only wear to…
5 steps for successful mixed-ability teaching
The debate between streaming and mixed-ability is not new. Whilst streaming proved popular in the 1960s, mixed-ability teaching made a brief comeback in the 1970s…
What to do when you have one of ‘those’ days
In all schools, we have all had that moment when for some reason or another, we have a very angry parent or carer who is…
Teaching Shakespeare in KS3
Shakespeare is undeniably one of the greatest playwrights in history. We relish his plays, his poetry, and his prose. Four hundred years after his death,…
Supporting your new class of 30 students!
You now have 30 new children to educate; this can only be done effectively if you get to know them individually and begin the process…
5 ways to motivate reluctant readers
The practice of reading is diminishing, both in and out of the classroom. Despite its copious benefits including cognitive engagement, vocabulary expansion and improved concentration;…
How your teaching style can make a difference
With barriers to learning still a major issue for students from all backgrounds, ‘winging it’ when helping a student to succeed, takes up too much…
