Summer holiday activities and things to do with children | BBC Teach
The long summer holidays are here and with them the question of how to fill all that time. As what seems like endless weeks stretch out in front of you, … Continue reading
The Emotional Labor of Teaching and the Need for Systemic Change | Edutopia
As term ends on another academic year, it is inevitable that the first weeks of the holiday, the time to decompress, will bring some reflection on the events, the ups … Continue reading
Random First Line Generator
Free creative writing exercises and prompts, from WritingExercises.co.uk The aim of these writing prompts is to spark off a short story. When you click the button, a random first line … Continue reading
University applications could be after A-levels | BBC News
Universities are considering whether to shift the timetable of the admissions system so that applications would take place after students have their A-level results. A review into the admissions process … Continue reading
Reluctant Adopters and Technology Initiatives | Edutopia
Addressing the valid concerns teachers have about new tech tools helps them accept change and builds positive relationships. When school leaders decide to start a new technology project—whether it’s a small … Continue reading
Designing a school curriculum | Ac-Ed
Originally posted on ace-d:
The school curriculum has many masters, and whilst we think in subjects, few options. We need to rethink our approach and it starts with developing a…
Moon landings: Apollo 11 celebrated in Cambridge University maps | BBC News
Old maps of the Moon and stars are being shared to mark 50 years since the first manned lunar landing. Some will feature in a series of tweets by Cambridge … Continue reading
Dyslexia: A Positive Insight
It is so refreshing to see a positive take on issues related to dyslexia. For all the difficulties in handling social situations, and managing number and literacy, there are insights … Continue reading
Child mental health unit referrals ‘up nearly 50%’ | BBC News
Referrals to child mental health units from UK primary schools for pupils aged 11 and under have risen by nearly 50% in three years, the BBC has learned. Replies to … Continue reading
Flexible Classrooms: Research Is Scarce, But Promising | Edutopia
An ambitious study of 153 classrooms in the United Kingdom provides the best evidence that flexible spaces can boost academic performance. Read the full article here: Flexible Classrooms: Research Is … Continue reading
7 Outstanding K–8 Flexible Classrooms | Edutopia
K–8 educators from across America provide a peek at their classrooms—and explain how they managed the transformations. See the full article here: 7 Outstanding K–8 Flexible Classrooms | Edutopia
Reflections on Shifting to a Flexible Classroom | Edutopia
A middle school teacher shares the benefits of giving students voice and choice in their learning environment. Read the full article here: Reflections on Shifting to a Flexible Classroom | Edutopia
A Decade for Education to Change or Wither!
I’ve just completed the first draft of my book Re-examining Success. I started on the premise that Excellence is a very dangerous thing on which to base the functioning of … Continue reading
England university applications hit record numbers | BBC News
Record numbers of 18-year-olds in England have applied for a place at university, figures from Ucas reveal. The admissions service statistics show 236,350 school leavers – 40% in total – … Continue reading
The Learning Pyramid – Teach What You Learn
In this example of the cone of learning and retention, the flat figure has been transposed into a pyramid and the suggestion is that the volume of each layer graphically … Continue reading
How Personalized Learning Unlocks Student Success | Educause
Technology provides higher education with tools that can tailor the learning experience to the individual, help at-risk students master core skills, and develop guided pathways that assess students’ progress toward … Continue reading
Differences Between Leadership and Management in Schools
I speak often about the quality of leadership in schools. Often I’m highlighting an imbalance between the leadership and the management roles of the headteacher. There has been a shift … Continue reading
The Make-Up of Neuro-Diverse Conditions: Symptoms, Signs and Overlaps
I find this helpful infographic by Mary Colley really helpful in understanding the landscape of neuro-diverse conditions and how they overlap. Discussion of these conditions and their impact on the … Continue reading
Closing the Achievement Net: Talk notes and slides | Ac-Ed
Originally posted on ace-d:
Downloadable file After my talk at the 2019 Festival of Education I have prepared a downloadable file covering the key aspects of the session. Like all…
50+ De-escalation Strategies | Pathway2Success
See the full list here: 50+ De-escalation Strategies | Pathway2Success.com
Autism awareness: ‘Better teacher training needed’ | BBC News
The mum of an autistic 11-year-old has called for better teacher training, saying her son was regularly singled out for displaying symptoms in class. Robbie, from Plymouth in Devon, has made … Continue reading
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