2022-06-25 08:00
This article first appeared in HWRK Magazine in May 2022 Right now, I’m knee-deep in curriculum planning for next year. I already have a well-thought-out plan, but I’m still not… Read More
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2022-06-19 15:04
This article first appeared in HWRK Magazine in March 2022. Schools can be frustrating places for staff and students alike. Everyone is busy ALL OF THE TIME and that busyness doesn’t a… Read More
2022-02-15 00:23
Is it time to ditch marking? Read More
2021-12-09 13:59
This article first appeared in HWRK Magazine in November 2021. You can read the article on the HWRK Magazine website here. “Correlation is not causation”. I’ve been thinkin… Read More
2021-10-25 19:11
This article first appeared in the September 2021 Edition of HWRK Magazine. I may not look like it, but I love running. When I’m at my “peak” fitness level (which is not on… Read More
2021-07-16 11:00
This article first appeared in the Summer 2021 Edition of HWRK Magazine. You can read this article here. This article contains affiliate links. With so many edu-books released this year, whe… Read More
2021-05-20 15:21
This article was first published in May 2021 in Sec Ed. You can find the link to the original article here. Since lockdown ended and we all returned to our classrooms, I have noticed that th… Read More
2021-04-06 14:16
A Guest Post by Ele Crovato DISCLAIMER: This blog is a personal stance on a much-discussed topic; I don’t speak for anyone but myself and those that I have quoted where appropriate.&nb&hell…Read More
2021-02-04 21:03
This article is a transcript of a training session on Effective Remote Learning Strategies, which I delivered to Religious Education PGCE students at the University of Sunderland on 28 Jan 2… Read More
2021-01-12 12:49
Six strategies for getting the best out of trainee teachers and their mentors This article first appeared in HWRK Magazine in December 2020. I love mentoring trainee teachers. It’s one… Read More
2021-01-05 13:00
Forget setting goals. Cultivate good habits instead. This article was first published in HWRK Magazine in December 2020 and contains affiliate links. I’m a huge fan of New Year. Not be… Read More
2020-11-25 08:53
Writing better conclusions is a very specific skill that requires explicit teaching. Here are some tips on how to do it well Read More
2020-11-16 17:00
The move to remote learning has been a limited success, but it also carries a great risk, both to students and to teachers, unless we focus on the right things Read More
2020-09-23 16:00
This article was written for the Education Blog at the Copyright Licensing Agency and published in September 2020, which you can read here. Designing your A Level or GCSE curriculum is easy… Read More
2020-07-27 15:03
I remember being a trainee teacher back in 2005 and going in to observe lessons. The lessons were pretty good, by whatever measure you might use. But I didn’t learn a lot from being th… Read More
2020-07-05 22:40
This post is based on the talk I gave on 7 July 2020 at The Big Think teach meet, organised by Jo McShane, Senior Lecturer in Education and RE PGCE Lead at Sunderland University. Teaching RE… Read More
2020-05-27 09:00
This article was written for SecEd magazine and first published in April 2020. You can read the original version on the SecEd website here. Teachers are getting use… Read More
2020-05-20 09:00
Settling Your Rowdy Class: A Practical Guide This article was written for HWRK Magazine and published in the Spring 2020 edition, which you can read here. Everyone knows that one teacher who… Read More
2020-05-12 17:48
Our students are as worried as we are that they are falling behind in their studies, especially those who have public examinations to take next year. Those who aren’t worried soon will… Read More
2020-04-22 09:00
How to Teach and Encourage Independent Study Skills This article was written for SecEd magazine and first published in September 2019. You can read the original version… Read More
2020-04-12 16:41
Do you know where to begin, when schools return? We’re living through unusual times. Students, parents and teachers alike are trying to navigate the brave new world of education, while… Read More
2020-04-09 10:16
Four Ideas for Applying Rosenshine’s Principles This article was written for SecEd magazine and first published in September 2019. You can read the original versio… Read More
2020-02-29 22:55
Teaching A Level can be a complex business, but it doesn't have to be. Prioritising teachers' subject knowledge can make all the difference Read More
2020-01-12 15:00
Creating the Right Climate for Learning This article was written for SecEd magazine and first published in June 2019. You can read the original version on the SecEd webs… Read More
2020-01-05 13:00
Ideas for Stretch and Challenge in KS3 This article was written for SecEd magazine and first published in May 2019. You can read the original version on the SecEd websit… Read More
2019-12-15 10:14
Effective Classroom Questioning Strategies This article was written for SecEd magazine and first published in January 2019. You can read the original version on the SecE… Read More
2019-11-24 00:39
Becoming Research-Informed I’m writing this after returning from the hugely inspiring ResearchED Durham 2019. Brimming with ideas about how I can be more research-informed and improve… Read More
2019-10-01 06:00
What to do if you didn’t get that teaching job… “I’m sorry to inform you that you weren’t successful this time. Thank you for applying, we really enjoyed meeti… Read More
2019-04-24 20:25
Guest Post by Stephanie Anne Dudley As Ed Sheeran likes to put it: “Keep your head down and work hard to achieve”. As a music sensation with global hits consistently hitting the… Read More
2019-03-28 18:36
Guest Post written by Bruce Grieg Performance related pay policies are starting to unravel… Performance related pay progression for school teachers has been around since 2014. Over th… Read More
2019-03-03 21:11
Teacher Wellbeing Isn’t Just Staff Yoga There probably isn’t a bigger topic in teaching right now than the recruitment and retention crisis. NQTs and experienced teachers alike a… Read More
2019-02-19 11:34
For a relatively long time now, researchers working with cognitive sciences have shown that some learning strategies are more effective than others. This has been done via randomised control… Read More
2018-11-03 08:38
19 Books That Make You A Better Teacher Today [Contains affiliate links] With CPD budgets being squeezed each year, one easy way to develop your teaching is by flicking through a great teach… Read More
2018-10-25 19:50
EdTech tools are simple to use, the real challenge is knowing where to start. I don’t know about you, but I get completely overwhelmed by the number of EdTech tools out there. I’… Read More
2018-07-08 12:05
Teacher Wellbeing If you are reading this then you are probably a Highly Committed Teacher. Well done! You’ve survived another year! The trouble is that it’s now the end of… Read More
2018-05-20 13:53
Teachers: Are You Too Busy? (Then Reduce Your Workload!) “Reduce teacher workload!” can be heard up and down the country, in staffrooms and online. The truth is it’s… Read More
2018-01-27 12:01
Why We Should Focus On How To Improve Literacy Knowing how to improve literacy is crucial if we are to improve the life chances of our students. The attainment gap between highly literate st… Read More
2017-11-30 00:11
Fantastic Revision Videos! I don’t know about you, but my students often struggle with revision, especially for GCSE and A-Level exams, where the stakes are high and the content is com… Read More
2017-11-02 22:13
Before meta-cognition… When I was a student, I remember staring for hours and hours at folders full of notes, trying desperately to memorise and understand them. It didn’t work… Read More
2017-04-19 15:35
In all my years of teaching, I’ve rarely come across students who were naturally ‘good’ at presenting. In theory, student presentations should demonstrate knowledge of… Read More
2017-04-12 00:00
What is “Black Box Thinking”? Black Box Thinking is a philosophy which allows learning to emerge from mistakes. The phrase was coined by Matthew Syed in his excellent b… Read More
2017-03-09 13:52
Why do podcasts improve learning? A podcast is an audio recording which delivers content verbally, as opposed to the content being in text form. By adding podcasts to your resource… Read More
2017-03-05 00:48
Why is starting a class blog important? Starting a class blog is one of the most effective ways to engage students in and beyond your lessons. I’ve been using them for years and my stu… Read More
2017-02-03 22:35
Does the thought of answering questions at teaching interviews fill you with dread? For many, the answer is a resounding yes. Not only is the application process extremely time-consuming, bu… Read More
2017-01-16 20:26
Giving effective feedback is a balancing act My students are about to receive their mock results. For some, this will be a time for them to feel relieved that their efforts so far have paid… Read More
2017-01-07 12:24
Why is encouraging college students to read so hard? Students don’t read books anymore. Instead, they “waste” their time on social media, binge on box-sets, play video game… Read More
2016-12-28 01:49
My New Year’s Resolutions Each year I make New Year’s Resolutions with varying degrees of success and failure. But what I’ve learnt is that the plans I make only work when… Read More
2016-12-17 02:11
Why I Love Education Blogs This week I want to share with you my top 10 education blogs. I read these when I want to be inspired, to deepen my understanding, or for a quick guide o… Read More
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