General
Friday
11th Jun 2021
Tes Quiz: 11 June 2021
Pit your wits against Tes’ weekly general knowledge quiz
10 questions with... Doon Mackichan
The actor recalls her education in Scotland and London, and how her ability to do impressions got her out of a tight spot with the school bullies
How to teach evolution in schools
When introducing students to the complex ideas of Charles Darwin, deciding on the best approach can be tricky. Recent research can point teachers in the right direction, although its conclusions may come as a surprise to some, says Dan Worth
Tuesday
8th Jun 2021
How should we handle controversy in the classroom?
From vaccination to trans rights, teachers are faced with big topics to explore – so where should they begin?
How to become a teacher-researcher and change education
As a teacher-researcher, you can help to shape the future of education – but how do you get involved?
Friday
4th Jun 2021
Why I’m proud to be a teacher who wears a headscarf
The decision to wear the hijab at school initially filled teacher Samarra Chowdhury with trepidation. But now she’s taken the plunge, she feels proud to be a role model who shows students that it’s OK to be different
Do we really need to teach children ‘21st-century skills’?
There is much talk of teaching young people how to succeed in a technology driven, fast-changing world, but how and what we teach them needs to change less than you might think, argues Christian Bokhove
Why banning mobile phones in school is a smart move
The education secretary came in for a lot of flak when he suggested that schools outlaw mobile phones – but, putting the politics aside, such a ban leads to fewer distractions in the classroom, increased safety and less anxiety for students, says vice-principal Neal Oates
10 questions with...Craigroyston headteacher Shelley McLaren
The head of Craigroyston Community High School tells Tes Scotland about the teacher who inspired her to try for university and why she’d love to work with Gordon Strachan