Almost a third (30%) of British workers reported that they don’t have a good work-life balance in their current job role. Now new findings from Delamere Health have revealed which industries are failing to sustain a positive work and life balance for their employees. According to the research carried out by the data experts at Delamere, Education was theContinueContinue reading “Education has the WORST work-life balance in the UK, new research suggests.”
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Daydream Education launches free educational resources and home education tips
Wales-based educational resources provider Daydream Education has made a selection of its downloadable study tools available for FREE to support home education during lockdown. It has also issued a set of tips to help parents ensure their children get the most out of home study. The Bridgend-based company was founded 25 years ago by Chris Malcom afterContinueContinue reading “Daydream Education launches free educational resources and home education tips”
Teaching is one of the biggest industries at risk of burnout during lockdown
According to new data from Delamere Health, education is estimated to be one of the most hazardous industries for workplace burnout potential during the nationwide lockdown. The coronavirus pandemic has massively impacted how education staff work daily. Staff are exposed to soaring anxiety levels, exhaustion and fear. Now new research from Delamere has revealed thatContinueContinue reading “Teaching is one of the biggest industries at risk of burnout during lockdown”
Randomised trials could help to return children safely to schools
Schools are closing again in response to surging levels of COVID-19 infection, but staging randomised trials when students eventually return could help to clarify uncertainties around when we should send children back to the classroom, according to a new study. Experts say that school reopening policies currently lack a rigorous evidence base – leading toContinueContinue reading “Randomised trials could help to return children safely to schools”
5 ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR NEWLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS
Starting off as a teacher can be an extremely daunting task. Gone are the days of having another teacher in the room as a safety net or a reassuring smile. It’s now just you and the class. It can be a worrying time for some but it really doesn’t have to be. Your NQT yearContinueContinue reading “5 ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR NEWLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS”
How to Master the ‘Hook’ – 5 Techniques to Grab Your Class’s Attention
Every teacher knows the importance of a good ‘hook’ or starter to get the lesson off on the right foot. These are just 5 simple ways to ‘spice’ up your starters to ensure you have the class engaged from the very beginning. These techniques can be used in a wide range of subjects and canContinueContinue reading “How to Master the ‘Hook’ – 5 Techniques to Grab Your Class’s Attention”
Ocean Conservation Trust provides engaging, weekly online lessons for school children across the country who are being educated at home during lockdown
The National Marine Aquarium, an initiative of the Ocean Conservation Trust, will provide the background for the broadcasting of an exciting series of free, live lessons. The live lessons will assist with home learning whilst also providing a chance for children and their parents and teachers to gain some of the wellbeing benefits that haveContinueContinue reading “Ocean Conservation Trust provides engaging, weekly online lessons for school children across the country who are being educated at home during lockdown”
UK’s largest Aquarium launches family virtual tours to fundraise vital funds during lockdown
The National Marine Aquarium has come up with a way to keep families entertained at home and keep its Ocean Discovery Rangers busy through winter – by offering personalised tours of the aquarium’s tanks, which in turn will help boost funds for conservation and education during the latest lockdown. Virtual visitors are invited to takeContinueContinue reading “UK’s largest Aquarium launches family virtual tours to fundraise vital funds during lockdown”
5 Teaching Mindsets To Let Go Of
In the times of modernisation, the debate regarding the efficacy of good teaching methods is prevalent around the academic world. Yet, many educators and school teachers fail to undertake or possess any novel and distinctive teaching style. It goes without saying – traditionalist mindset about teaching methods and techniques is still quite pervasive, as suchContinueContinue reading “5 Teaching Mindsets To Let Go Of”
New review says the ineffective ‘learning styles’ theory persists in education around the world
A new review by Swansea University reveals there is widespread belief, around the world, in a teaching method that is not only ineffective but may actually be harmful to learners. For decades educators have been advised to match their teaching to the supposed ‘learning styles’ of students. There are more than 70 different classification systems,ContinueContinue reading “New review says the ineffective ‘learning styles’ theory persists in education around the world”