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By Mark Richards, 24 Jan 2020
As stupid bits of advice go, saying ‘Don’t panic! Don’t worry! Embrace it!’ to a teacher about to face the ordeal that is an Ofsted inspection, is off the scale! Of course, you are instantly going to be thrown into panic mode as soon as the email to all staff is sent to notify...
By Mark Richards, 24 Jan 2020
Examiners are a very important part of the examination assessment model. In some ways, both pupils and teachers ‘fear’ examiners – after all, they call the shots. They decide the mark that will be awarded. And, of course, teachers can become examiners too! Here’s how and why you should consider...
By Mark Richards, 24 Jan 2020
There is no definitive list of extracurricular activities that every child should participate in. Indeed, even though it might be tempting and seem sensible to say that children should take up a range of activities - say, the arts and sports - that isn't necessarily the best thing to do...
By Mark Richards, 24 Jan 2020
Is today’s education damaging our children? Is our system of schooling eroding childhood? The last few years have seen an almost unprecedented amount of examination reform - certainly the biggest upheaval in a generation. At the same time, concerns about the mental health of children have...
By Laviola Rokos, 24 Jan 2020
There’s a well-known saying ‘Those who can, do; those who can’t, teach’. However, many people who are famous for excelling in other areas used to be teachers. From inventing to making people laugh, the following famous people list sets out to dispel the myth and prove that those who can,...
By Ryan Crawley, 24 Jan 2020
There is nothing wrong with asking students their feedback on the lesson. In fact, it can be quite beneficial to how it is that you teach. We all remember having repetitive boring teachers as kids. It was tough enough sitting through those classes as a student. It is up to you to ensure that you...
By Alan Peters, 24 Jan 2020
The best outcome in NQT mentoring is that all parties involved learn from the process? For the NQT, there is the comfort of years of experience to fall back on; for the mentor the process of running through their own effectiveness as a teacher; reflecting on what works and what...
By Alan Peters, 24 Jan 2020
When I was young and enthusiastic – too many years ago now – I enjoyed the summer holidays. For about a week. Then I was ready to prepare for the new term. I kind of hope that plenty of today’s teachers hold the same enthusiasm as I did back then. I am sure that some...
By Ryan Crawley, 24 Jan 2020
You may be wondering exactly what is differentiation and how does it relate to a classroom full of students. Differentiation means that you are teaching to variances of intellect in the classroom. You are making adjustments to lessons for those learners that are struggling and those that are...
By Ryan Crawley, 24 Jan 2020
What are some of the things an administrator can do to demoralize their teachers and leave them wanting to call in sick for the rest of the week? There are quite a few things which can demoralize I have witnessed myself over the years, and I am sure many of you could share even more stories of...
