Secondary

Wednesday

27th Oct 2021

4 ways to link lessons to jobs and careers
Showing students how what they are learning connects to different careers can be inspirational, explains Lewis Mason

Sunday

17th Oct 2021

How can we teach disciplinary knowledge?
As Ofsted emphasises the importance of disciplinary knowledge, Mark Enser warns that substantive knowledge is still key

Wednesday

6th Oct 2021

Booklets: Why they’re effective and how I use them
There is a place for booklets in the secondary classroom, argues Clive Hill – if teachers design and utilise them effectively

Wednesday

22nd Sep 2021

Marcus Rashford to star in GCSE media studies course
Course will explore how the England footballer has used social media to promote free school meals and counter racism

Friday

10th Sep 2021

Why you need to be teaching sexual citizenship
Teaching pupils to engage positively with their sexual identity is key to tackling sexual harassment, says one expert
Why is English A level in decline?
The number of boys and girls taking up English at A level has been dropping – so what can schools do to boost the subject’s popularity?

Friday

3rd Sep 2021

Will exam students be victims of grade deflation?
Scottish heads are worried that this year’s exam students will be disadvantaged if pass rates nosedive and return to pre-pandemic levels

Tuesday

31st Aug 2021

The slow decline of A-level English and how to halt it
The number of boys and girls opting for English at A level is falling – so how can schools turn things around?

Friday

27th Aug 2021

Will teachers have any say on the SQA reforms?
Teachers have raised concerns over their lack of representation on the expert panel leading sweeping education reforms in Scotland

Wednesday

18th Aug 2021

How to use edtech to improve geography teaching
From 3D maps to mobile apps, edtech is accelerating learning and making the subject more investigative, says teacher Jacquie Black

Saturday

7th Aug 2021

Scottish results day 2021: Brighter days lie ahead
Teachers are exhausted – but SQA results day 2021 could mark a big turning point, says secondary teacher Glen Fraser

Friday

6th Aug 2021

Scottish schools should not be judged solely on Highers
The ‘gold standard’ of five Highers is a narrow and elitist benchmark of success and should not be used to pass judgement on a student’s achievements or those of their school, argues John Rutter