Research conducted at the Center for Teaching and Learning indicates that teachers can take a couple of simple steps to make their classroom experiences more effective for student learning. Read on for just 2 simple …
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2 Simple Ways To Improve Teaching
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How To Be An Outstanding Middle Leader – Book Review
Firstly, I love how in her book Zoe Paramour mentions that she has intentionally not included a chapter that focuses on teaching and learning which was surprising as when one thinks of any form of …
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Big Happy Planner Box Kit Teacher Fresh Start 2021
It’s that time of the year again when teachers start thinking about planning the new year ahead and with that being said…who doesn’t love a cute planner to do just that? I know I do! …
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Editable Boarding and Landing Pass
An idea found in Talk-Less Teaching by Isabella Wallace and Leah Kirkman, that was a great hit with my class this year was the boarding and landing pass cards. This activity provides a simple AfL strategy, feedback …
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Talk-Less Teaching: Practice Participation and Progress – Book Review
In the book ‘Talk-Less Teaching’ by Isabella Wallace and Leah Kirkham, published by Crown House Publishing, you can explore techniques on which teachers can draw to help pupils embed learning and make progress without the …
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5 Myths About Teachers
Teachers have long been targeted for common misconceptions about their profession. While teachers know the truth, it seems that the government turns a blind eye to the amount of work, continuing education, and paperwork that …
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End of Year Message to Pupils
In the Covid era gifts in schools are a no-no. Government regulations forbid the exchange of gifts amongst anyone in class so it was a little strange not being able to give my pupils end …
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The Best Leaders in Education
If we look at leaders outside the context of education, we find people who inspire, have a vision, take risks, are passionate, strive for success, have high expectations and work hard. In education, it would …
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10 Great School Corridor Displays
Walking into any school, one gets a feel of its vibe within the first few seconds. Displays are important as they communicate powerful messages about what is valued by the school community. They help to …
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Give Students A Voice To Improve Your Teaching
Giving students a voice will help you improve your teaching. Yes, teachers have a set curriculum to teach and have specific targets that need to be met, but what if our curriculum was influenced by …
