Teaching and learning

Leading CPD practitioners including Mary Myatt, Kathrine Mortimore, Sue Cowley and David Didau offer their advice on the key topics and evidence-based research in teaching and learning to help you to grow and develop as a teacher.

  • The most effective classroom layouts

    The most effective classroom layouts

    Published: 05/07/2022

    Classroom layouts can have a huge impact on learning. We share the latest evidence-based research and experienced teachers' views on the most effective classroom layouts. 

    By: Jo Barwell
  • Celebrating Black History Month with historical rigour

    Celebrating Black History Month with historical rigour

    Published: 27/08/2021

    Emily Folorunsho, head of KS4 history, SLE and lead practitioner, shares her ideas on how to celebrate and engage with Black History Month with historical rigour.

    By: Emily Folorunsho
  • Creating narratives – storytelling in the English classroom

    Creating narratives – storytelling in the English classroom

    Published: 05/07/2022

    Writer and English teacher Alison Powell shares her suggestions for classroom resources to inspire KS3-4 students with a range of creative writing experiments. 

    By: Alison Powell
  • Enriching students' cultural capital

    Enriching students' cultural capital

    Published: 19/09/2019

    Emma Granton and Simon Briggs, Lead English Experts for AQA, share their ideas about how to enrich students' cultural capital in preparation for teaching literature texts at GCSE.

    By: Emma Granton and Simon Briggs
  • Introducing students to Shakespeare

    Introducing students to Shakespeare

    Published: 04/11/2013

    Francis Gilbert is Head of the MA in Creative Writing and Education and course leader for PGCE English at Goldsmiths. He shares his tips on how to introduce students to Shakespeare.

    By: Francis Gilbert
  • Effective transitions: building a community in your classroom

    Effective transitions: building a community in your classroom

    Published: 05/07/2022

    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. 

    By: Teachit's content team