Teaching and learning

Educational research suggests that one of the keys to a successful transition from primary to secondary is to create a sense of belonging. Here are some ideas to help to warmly welcome new students and create communities of learners. 

As schools adjust to the realities of post-lockdown learning, could a disciplinary literacy approach focusing on vocabulary development and acquisition help to close the attainment gap?

There's no doubt that unseen fiction texts can be challenging for even the highest attaining students. Learners need strong reading, comprehension and vocabulary skills, as well as an appreciation of the effects of language, structure and literary techniques to tackle the GCSE English Language exam questions. Here's a selection of carefully scaffolded and supportive practice resources to build KS3-4 English students' confidence.  

Pauline Stirling – eTwinning ambassador and retired MFL teacher – shares her step-by-step guide to creating a successful eTwinning project.

Mike Gershon, a leading CPD trainer and writer, explores how we can help our students to develop a growth mindset.

Do students - or the wider population - have an understanding of relative sizes of large numbers? What's the difference between a million and a billion anyway? We explore some of the ways you can make Maths topical and enjoy big numbers in your classroom.