Pedagogy

The latest research and advice covering the theory and practice of teaching, including teaching methods and tips

Monday

13th Nov 2023

How ‘sticky’ stories can help your pupils to learn
Narrative stories can help pupils to commit information to memory, says Alex Quigley, but teachers need to carefully plan the ‘how’, ‘what’ and ‘when’ of using them
Samuel Pepys fire of London

Friday

10th Nov 2023

3 principles to engage pupils with poetry
Learning a poem by heart is not just a nice thing for pupils to do – it’s an approach underpinned by some key pedagogical principles, says Julie Blake
3 principles to engage pupils with poetry

Tuesday

7th Nov 2023

Shakespeare is still relevant - here’s how you prove it in class
Despite this week marking 400 years since the publication of Shakespeare’s first folio, his plays still raise powerful questions for students today, says Hetty Steele
Hamlet iPhone

Thursday

2nd Nov 2023

Why workstations will transform your classroom
Workstations can help to build confidence and independence in children who struggle to stay focused, says Leyla Gambell
Why workstations will transform your classroom

Monday

23rd Oct 2023

How to choose digital resources for your school
Digital resources can help learning – but it’s important to select them carefully. One school librarian offers some practical advice
Digital apple

Thursday

19th Oct 2023

Is ‘token oracy’ damaging your pupils’ confidence?
A small amount of public speaking can be more harmful than none, argues Michael Hepburn, because it can lead to a fear of presentations and debate
Token oracy

Wednesday

11th Oct 2023

Labour Party conference: what you need to know
Labour announces a new focus on early years and primary school maths, and signals it is up for a ‘fight’ over private school tax breaks
Round, up

Wednesday

4th Oct 2023

Gibb’s defence of knowledge-rich learning
Schools minister pens explanation of why he thinks knowledge-rich learning is so important as part of the government’s Advanced British Standard plan
Gibb’s defence of knowledge-rich learning

Sunday

1st Oct 2023

Why children can’t multitask, and what to do about it
We all struggle to work when there are other drains on our attention, but teachers must take into account that this is especially true for children, says Jo Facer
Child juggling