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Friday
5th Nov 2021
How extracurricular activities can be character building
Extracurricular activities are more than just ‘fun’ when you design them to build the core character strengths that you want to instil in your students, writes Philip Mathe
How making predictions can bolster students’ learning
Encouraging students to predict an answer before being told the correct one can spark their curiosity and foster meaningful learning, says Alex Quigley
Friday
29th Oct 2021
Are neuromyths damaging SEND support?
‘Neuromyths’ – commonly held misconceptions about the brain that have been debunked by research – pose a threat to SEND support in schools, warn the researchers behind a major new study. So, what are these stubborn beliefs that persist within our education system? And what’s the secret to crushing them once and for all, asks John Morgan
Does caffeine actually help your teaching?
Is your caffeine fix helping or hindering your physical health and classroom capabilities? Christina Quaine explores the evidence
10 questions with... Michael Rosen
The author and former children’s laureate talks about his school memories, his favourite teachers and his new book
Thursday
28th Oct 2021
5 quick wins to boost student motivation
We all know motivation is important for learning, but do you know how to improve it? Peps Mccrea offers some simple tips
5 fail-safe cover lessons for when you’re ill
As winter colds start to make the rounds, here are five easy lessons you can leave for students with little notice