Secondary

Tuesday

15th Mar 2022

Is this the best way to teach writing in KS3?
Introducing workshopping into key stage 3 English lessons has been transformational, says Katie Packman – as she shares how to reap the benefits
Is this the best way to teach writing in KS3?

Friday

11th Mar 2022

How a baseline reading test could transform whole-school literacy
Five years ago, South Shore Academy in Blackpool set out to boost reading and writing levels across the school – and today, students receive up to four interventions on literacy at any one time. Here, Kate Parker discovers how it works
How a baseline reading test could transform whole-school literacy

Thursday

10th Mar 2022

Why teachers should assess less, and respond more
All classroom-based assessments are pointless if teachers don’t reflect on them and then take action, says Mark Enser
Why teachers should assess less, and respond more

Tuesday

8th Mar 2022

Messy marking: a new approach to feedback
Many schools are now moving away from traditional marking, but what alternative approach works best? One vice-principal outlines a method that has been successful at his school
Messy marking: a new approach to feedback

Thursday

3rd Mar 2022

GCSEs: 6 ways teachers can help students prepare
Schools need to maximise the time between mocks and formal exams, says Laura May Rowlands, as she shares the strategies she’s put in place
Preparing students for GCSEs: A six-point action plan

Friday

25th Feb 2022

Why sex education in schools is flawed
Sex education will only be effective if we remove the shame around talking about sex and sexuality, Dr Sophie King-Hill tells Tes as she discusses her research into the sexual behaviours of teenagers
The flaw with sex education in schools

Thursday

24th Feb 2022

Why academic writing skills are the key to exam preparation
To improve outcomes, students need to be taught to produce high-quality academic writing, says Robin Hardman, as he shares his techniques to embed writing instruction in your classroom
Why academic writing skills are the key to exam preparation

Wednesday

23rd Feb 2022

Can a focus on oracy make your teaching more inclusive?
Oracy is a great tool for helping all students to take an active role in teaching and learning, writes Megan McKenzie, as she shares the specific techniques she uses in her classroom to promote inclusivity
Can a focus on oracy make your teaching more inclusive?

Thursday

17th Feb 2022

Why teenage girls are developing tics - and how to support them
As research finds an increase in teenage girls presenting with tics, Tes talks to two clinical psychologists from Great Ormond Street to find out what teachers need to know
Why teenage girls are developing tics, and how to support them

Tuesday

15th Feb 2022

Should homework be set a term in advance?
We know that homework can have an impact on learning, but what’s the best approach for setting it? Here two teachers go head to head
Should homework be set a term in advance?

Friday

11th Feb 2022

Does marking really boost student motivation?
Even if written feedback motivates students, there are other less time-consuming and more effective ways to show students you care, argues Mark Enser
Marking, motivation

Wednesday

9th Feb 2022

Is virtual reality the key to careers education?
While careers education is vital, it can take up a lot of teacher time. One college, however, leaves the lessons to artificial intelligence – and is reaping the rewards, finds Kate Parker
Virtual, reality, career