General
Friday
30th Apr 2021
Has inclusion had its day as a concept in education?
Current approaches to inclusion are not working for children or teachers, says autistic teacher Laura McConnell
Pupils are in a hard place. Schools must be their rock
Covid has had a profound effect on so many students. What they need now is the consistency, routine and kindness that teachers and schools can offer
Home truths about homework
The challenges of home learning, highlighted by the pandemic, should make us question the traditional tasks we set for students to complete outside school. Now is the perfect time to rethink our approach, say Rick Grammatica and Richard Holme
Why we must stop calling assertive girls ‘feisty’
Assertive girls are often labelled for expressing strong opinions but you wouldn’t dream of calling a boy ‘plucky’ or ‘sassy’, says Erica Johnson-Cook
‘Front loading’ and how it can support learning
A lack of cultural capital or historical understanding can limit some students’ ability to access literary texts. English teacher Laura May Rowlands explains how she levels the playing field by providing classes with the context and vocabulary they need before tackling challenging poetry or prose
What teachers can do to help students born prematurely
A greater awareness of the learning challenges that preterm children can face would help teachers to provide support where needed, writes Margaret Mulholland
How do you deal with colleagues’ mistakes?
When colleagues slip up, the way that you deal with it speaks volumes about your leadership style and school culture. Grainne Hallahan considers the best ways to manage staff members’ errors, big or small
Tes Quiz: 30 April 2021
Pit your wits against Tes’ weekly general knowledge quiz
Pupils’ simply ‘having a device’ just won’t cut it
Greater use of technology in schools is inevitable but how can teachers ensure that all students have equipment that is up to the task?