General

Thursday

30th Jun 2022

We’ve had a CPD revolution - but here’s what needs to happen next
Teacher development is now at the centre of government policy - but there’s still a long way to go to ensure that every teacher has access to quality CPD opportunities, says David Weston
Ideas, lightbulbs

Tuesday

28th Jun 2022

How do we know what makes good teaching?
Research shows that effective teaching looks different in different subjects – but drawing firm conclusions is still a minefield, finds Christian Bokhove
Effective teaching: what does it look like?

Sunday

26th Jun 2022

Why dialogic teaching is still relevant in the digital age
It’s more important than ever that both teachers and students have the opportunity to learn and foster skills through global networks and connections, Professor Rupert Wegerif tells Tes
Why dialogic teaching is still relevant in the digital age

Thursday

23rd Jun 2022

How did ‘literacy’ become so hard to define?
When we talk about English and literacy, there is a tendency to refer to them as being the same thing, says Megan Dixon – but teachers deserve to know exactly what it is they are teaching
Meaning, dictionary

Friday

17th Jun 2022

Is this the best way to ignite a passion for science?
In the science classroom, students need to have the opportunity to make real-life scientific discoveries, stresses Jo Foster from the Institute for Research in Schools, who shares advice for embedding citizen science in your school
Chemistry

Thursday

16th Jun 2022

Which generic phrases should teachers drop?
We all know that teacher talk is powerful, but research suggests there are some common phrases that ‘nudge’ pupils in the wrong direction, says Mark Roberts
Questions

Monday

13th Jun 2022

How do we find time for teachers to engage with research?
Research evidence can steer effective classroom practice, but too often, teachers simply don’t have the time to engage with it, says Alex Quigley, as he sets out what needs to change
How do we find time for teachers to engage with research?

Friday

10th Jun 2022

What do ‘research influencers’ mean for education?
Teachers with big social media followings have been credited as the driving force behind the rise of research-informed practice. But what are the broader implications of their influence? A new study aims to find out, John Morgan learns
Like, social

Friday

3rd Jun 2022

Could a ‘human library’ get students talking?
Looking for new ways to boost her EAL students’ speaking skills, international teacher Orla Carlin came across the Danish ‘human library’ concept, and decided to try it out for herself
Human, Library

Wednesday

1st Jun 2022

How to make the most of volunteers in school
Recent changes to working practices mean that more members of the public are now offering to volunteer in schools and, as Kate Parker finds, there can be significant benefits to welcoming them on board
Volunteer

Monday

30th May 2022

Why it’s risky to generalise education research
No two school settings are the same – and that means we should always be cautious when applying research findings in the classroom, says Christian Bokhove
Generalise, research

Thursday

26th May 2022

Should we keep remote parents’ evenings?
Many schools are weighing up whether to return to in-person parents’ evenings or keep them online. Here, two teachers consider the pros and cons
Head, parents, evening, remote