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In this week’s Tes: literacy, leading lights and limbo
Pick up this week’s Tes magazine to read about how comprehension is being ignored in favour of phonics, why schools should inspire change within society, and who’s in the running for the 2019 Tes FE Awards
The new issue of Tes is out now, and this week we’re bringing you in-depth looks at whether comprehension has been edged out of literacy learning, how to help children manage their emotions, and the project helping teens who are in gangs. There are also comprehensive looks at inconsistencies over how teacher misconduct is judged, and why apprentices are being left in limbo. Here’s a sneak preview of what you can expect from this week’s magazine…
They’re the best…around
The shortlist for the 2019 Tes FE Awards has been unveiled, along with the nominees for the Association of College’s Beacon Awards.
Find out more and book your tickets here
Beyond comprehension
Have schools prioritised phonics at the cost of comprehension? Academics Jessie Ricketts and Megan Dixon argue that this is the case, and put forward their case for what can be done to redress the balance.
Mirror, mirror on the wall…
Schools tend to reflect the society of which they are a part, says Kester Brewin. But is that the right role for a modern education system? He argues that instead, schools should be an agent for change within society.
Inconsistent rulings
Teachers found guilty of misconduct aren’t always banned from the classroom. But why are there discrepancies in the rulings? And what exactly does a teacher have to do to get banned? Nick Morrison takes a look.
Limb-oh no
End-point assessments are big business within further education. But they’ve led to uncertainty for young people, who have found themselves stuck, unable to prove what they have learned and move forward.