The Creator Teacher [Lesson 2]: Differentiation / Inclusion
Include all different kinds of students in the learning.
Read MoreThe Creator Teacher [Lesson 1]: Formative Feedback
Classroom tools for digital creators.
Read MoreTheory of Knowledge (TOK): What Is Knowledge?
A blog series exploring the TOK concepts of knowledge, belief and opinion.
Read MoreHow to Think Critically (Like a Student)
Critical thinking is crucial training for exams—and for life.
Read MoreHow to Embed Quotations
Embedding quotations into analysis is a key English skill.
Read MoreNature in Action
The liveliness of my Y7s transformed into calm effort, and exploded again with energy - that was their nature in action.
Read MoreThe Love of Language - Part 1: Sound Effects
These ‘sound tools’ makes analysis infinitely more enjoyable, as they give students a license to describe the effects of language in fun and satisfying ways.
Read MoreGood Stuff
English teaching, done right, imparts a love of working language.
Read MoreSelf-Audit: Rubin's Four Tendencies
The crucial benefit of students learning their tendency is how the revelation can help them form habits and meet goals.
Read MoreThe 5-Point Narrative: How to Plot a Short Story
Once the basic structure of a story is outlined, the writer is free to imagine and inscribe the rich detail that will enhance the storytelling and boost the performance of their work.
Read MoreScaffolding and the Structure of Thought
This structural engagement is a form of ‘cognitive apprenticeship’ in which thinking is made visible to support understanding and mastery.
Read MoreAssessment for Learning (AFL): A Case Study
Monitoring progress during learning encourages a culture of reflection, creates responsible and resilient learners, and produces visible results.
Read MoreSEE: Visual Cues for Teaching and Learning PEA
Automating this structuring skill lightens the cognitive load for students during writing, and visual cues can aid in developing that automation.
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