Secondary

Thursday

16th Nov 2023

How to create self-motivated learners
The key to creating independent learners isn’t to give them more freedom, says Jo Facer, but to provide the scaffolding that will help them form good habits
Lightbulbs newtons cradle

Tuesday

7th Nov 2023

Shakespeare is still relevant - here’s how you prove it in class
Despite this week marking 400 years since the publication of Shakespeare’s first folio, his plays still raise powerful questions for students today, says Hetty Steele
Hamlet iPhone

Monday

6th Nov 2023

3 common behaviour problems, and how to fix them
Behaviour might be slipping at this time of year, says Sam Strickland, who sets out how to respond to typical issues teachers could be experiencing
Behaviour

Monday

16th Oct 2023

Why ‘line-ups’ have improved my mornings
The simple practice of asking pupils to line up at the start of school and after breaktimes can improve pupil behaviour at key points in the day, says Laura May Rowlands
Ducks in a row

Thursday

28th Sep 2023

How we embedded Dunlosky’s toolkit in our school
A focus on teaching independent learning strategies is helping to raise standards across subjects, explains Emma Smith
How we embedded Dunlosky’s toolkit across our school

Friday

15th Sep 2023

How to respond when a pupil asks, ‘When am I going to use this?’
It’s difficult to find real-life contexts for some topics in maths – but that doesn’t mean they aren’t worth learning, explains Nathan Burns
How to respond when a pupil asks: ‘when am I going to use this?’

Thursday

7th Sep 2023

4 Barbie-inspired lesson ideas
It might not be an obvious fit for the geography classroom, but the summer blockbuster can offer teachers plenty of inspiration, says Steve Brace
4 Barbie-inspired lesson ideas

Wednesday

23rd Aug 2023

GCSEs: How to support students who miss their grades
What can teachers do to help students who miss their grades on GCSE results day? Here’s a checklist of the options you can offer them
Dog frisbee

Friday

18th Aug 2023

‘If you get the relationships right, there’s nothing you can’t do’
Alva Academy has a remarkable bond with members of its surrounding community – and that benefits everyone, hears Henry Hepburn
Alva Academy

Monday

31st Jul 2023

A levels: How to help students who miss their grades 
Ahead of A-level results day, one head of sixth form shares her advice on how teachers can support disappointed students
Blocked road

Monday

17th Jul 2023

How to support pupils with speech and language difficulties
For pupils who struggle with speech and language, school can feel overwhelming, says Jon Lea, who explains what his school does to help
Letter press

Sunday

9th Jul 2023

3 student-led lesson ideas for the end of term
Giving students opportunities to lead their own learning can be beneficial at any time of year, says David Alcock, but now might be the perfect time to try it out
student table