Friday
PE teachers should face the music and dance
Shimmies and body rolls may not come naturally to some PE teachers, but Phil Mathe believes they should overcome their dance hang-ups and embrace an activity that can be of considerable benefit to students
The OECD report shows that teachers give us hope
When the OECD published its report on Curriculum for Excellence on Monday, one thing stood out – and it was a positive
New OECD report puts CfE exams tension to the test
The OECD review of Curriculum for Excellence warns of a ‘misalignment between CfE’s aspirations and the qualification system’, writes Emma Seith
Wednesday
We should have shorter holidays - but more of them
Long school summer holidays do not work for teachers or pupils, argues Sammy McHugh
Can video games help to boost PE engagement?
Gamifying PE lessons to mimic online gaming can be a great way to get students excited, says this international leader
Most teachers back climate change direct action lessons
New survey based on findings of more than 600 teachers in primary and secondary schools in England
Friday
Teaching drama online: ‘All the world’s a stage’
Teacher Anne Looker was anxious about switching Shakespearean drama online – but her students showed amazing creativity
School dinners: a fresh way to teach about diversity
Few things can teach us more about other cultures than food, says Gemma Hargraves, whose school is planning a week-long celebration of international cuisines
