Secondary

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

Wednesday

2nd Feb 2022

Centralised planning: how well does it work?
What’s the best way to approach curriculum planning as a department? Three educators give their views
Centralised planning: how well does it work?

Friday

28th Jan 2022

Curriculum: How to make more time for learning
If you’re teaching something simply because you ‘have to’, it might be time to ask if you can cut it out, says Mark Enser
Curriculum, time

Thursday

27th Jan 2022

How should schools teach the Holocaust?
On Holocaust Memorial Day, Molly Bolding finds out about the key principles that should underpin teaching about this sensitive topic
Holocaust

Wednesday

26th Jan 2022

Is this the best way to teach Stem?
Linking Stem lessons to real-world activities has been transformational for this multi-academy trust, finds Dan Worth
STEM, frisbee, marathon

Tuesday

18th Jan 2022

Do vocabulary games boost literacy?
Wordle has captured the world’s attention this January, but do games like this have a place in the classroom? Kate Parker investigates
Wordle

Thursday

13th Jan 2022

Ucas applications: a month-by-month planner
Starting preparation 12 months before the Ucas deadline, and spreading the workload across the year, reduces teacher stress, says Will Yates
UCAS applications: a month-by-month plan for teachers