As a teacher, one of the most important tasks is to provide meaningful feedback to your students. Feedback not only helps students to understand their strengths and weaknesses but also enables them to make progress in their learning. Here are 5 ways to ensure your feedback is meaningful for students: 1) Be Specific in YourContinueContinue reading “Making Assessment Feedback Meaningful”
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5 Must-Read Books Before Starting Your PGCE Course
If you’re planning to embark on a PGCE course, congratulations! You’re about to embark on an exciting journey that will challenge and inspire you in equal measure. To help prepare you for the journey ahead, here are five books that you should read before starting your PGCE course: 1) “The Art of Being a BrilliantContinueContinue reading “5 Must-Read Books Before Starting Your PGCE Course”
The Different Routes into Teaching: Exploring Your Options
Teaching is a rewarding and fulfilling profession that offers a variety of routes for aspiring teachers to enter the profession. In England, there are several pathways to obtain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), the necessary qualification to become a teacher. Here are 6 different routes into teaching in England: 1) Undergraduate Degrees with QTS Some universitiesContinueContinue reading “The Different Routes into Teaching: Exploring Your Options”
5 Tips for Successfully Getting Onto a PGCE Course
If you’re considering a career in teaching, a PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) is a popular option to gain the necessary qualifications and training. However, with the high demand for PGCE courses, it can be competitive to secure a place. Here are 5 tips for successfully getting onto a PGCE course: 1) Gain Relevant ExperienceContinueContinue reading “5 Tips for Successfully Getting Onto a PGCE Course”
5 Tips for Securing Your First Job as a Teacher
Landing your first job as a teacher can be both exciting and daunting. As you embark on this journey, it’s important to equip yourself with the necessary tools and strategies to stand out from the competition. Here are 5 tips for securing your first job as a teacher: 1) Build a Strong Professional Network NetworkingContinueContinue reading “5 Tips for Securing Your First Job as a Teacher”
5 Effective Behaviour Management Techniques Every Teacher Should Know
As a teacher, managing student behaviour can be one of the most challenging aspects of the job. However, with the right techniques and strategies, you can create a positive and productive learning environment that fosters student engagement and achievement. Here are 5 effective behaviour management techniques that every teacher should know: 1) Positive Reinforcement ResearchContinueContinue reading “5 Effective Behaviour Management Techniques Every Teacher Should Know”
5 Tips for New Teachers: How to Be Successful in the Classroom
As a new teacher, it can be overwhelming to navigate the complexities of the classroom while also trying to create a positive learning environment for your students. However, with a few key strategies and tips, you can set yourself up for success and make a lasting impact on your students. Here are 5 tips forContinueContinue reading “5 Tips for New Teachers: How to Be Successful in the Classroom”
Teacher recruitment targets likely to be missed in English, maths and science, new NFER report reveals
A new report warns that there is a substantial risk that teacher recruitment targets will not be met this year across a large range of secondary subjects, including English, a subject that usually meets its target. It also worryingly shows that there are recruitment challenges in other subjects that tend to recruit well, including geography, biology, artContinueContinue reading “Teacher recruitment targets likely to be missed in English, maths and science, new NFER report reveals”
Six boys to one girl in many areas of computing education, new report shows
Girls are now outnumbered six to one by boys across computer science classes, according to new research by the professional body for information technology. Once young women do choose computing they generally outperform their male counterparts, the new report by BCS, The Chartered institute for IT found. BCS’ ‘Landscape Review – Computing Qualifications in theContinueContinue reading “Six boys to one girl in many areas of computing education, new report shows”
Effective teaching: 10 tips on what works and what doesn’t
The question of what makes a great teacher has been around for a long time. It’s an enquiry that poses many problems because there’s simply no set recipe for success, and different approaches work for different professionals and students. The Sutton Trust has published a report that reviews the research into effective teaching, finding that popularContinueContinue reading “Effective teaching: 10 tips on what works and what doesn’t”