Using Lego to Teach About Fractions
There are many ways that we can use Lego. As a “must-have” resource for schools nowadays, Lego is no longer just some pieces of toys; they can be used in demonstrating complicated spacial ideas or illustrating numeral and logical connections. In a few words, Lego is now becoming a teaching tool.
Impostor Syndrome as a Teacher
I believe Impostor Syndrome is becoming more and more prevalent in teachers today. It could be the lack of resources and support, strain in the system due to austerity or the increased accountability but more and more blogs and tweets are raising the issue. Below are a few tips that may help you overcome impostor […]
Teaching Conjunctions | 12 Activities for the Classroom
Table of Contents Teaching conjunctions to young students can be really difficult. You need to not only attain and retain their interests, but also get them understand the complex idea of the language. To make your life easier, below are 12 very practical activities that you can do in class to achieve your teaching goals. […]
Does Homework Work?
Homework is a rite of passage for children, parents and teachers. Children must dutifully do it, parents must dutifully check to ensure the homework is done; and teachers must dutifully mark it But should children be doing homework? What is the purpose of homework? And how long should children spend doing homework? So Does Homework […]
Tips for Teaching Measurements
There are many different aspects of Measurement that are covered in the national curriculum: dimensions, weight, time, temperature, and volume. Measurements can be a fantastic, fun and involving way to meet maths in a real world way. It is also an invaluable topic for re-covering other areas of maths and as such a great way […]
4 Tips for Headteacher Interviews
Becoming a headteacher is the dream for many teachers. It is a huge step for some teachers, but enticing for those of you who want to have more power & responsibility and perhaps make an even bigger impact on education. Below are 4 tips that may help you be successful at headteacher interviews. 1. Vision […]
Marking in Schools – What’s right or wrong?
“Effective marking is an essential part of the education process. At its heart, it is an interaction between teacher and pupil: a way of acknowledging pupils’ work, checking the outcomes and making decisions about what teachers and pupils need to do next, with the primary aim of driving pupil progress. This can often be achieved without extensive
written dialogue or comments.”
Introducing Statistics in Primary Schools
Statistics can be the basis of really great practical lessons in maths where students can get their hands dirty. It’s arguably the easiest way to show an example of maths being useful in real life. Almost all statistic lessons need to include (1) data collection, (2) data display and (3) data analysis. However, lessons do […]
Games-Based Learning or Gamification? What Are They?
There’s some confusion between games-based learning and gamification because, quite frankly in modern parlance, they mean pretty much the same thing. Pedagogically wise there is subtle difference between the two phrases. Games-Based Learning (GBL) is learning through games. It does not necessitate the use of computer games. GBL is primarily about the game where learning is a […]
Teaching Times Tables
Learning the times tables is a vital skill and one that will shortly be tested by the Multiplication Tables Check. Before I get into trouble – learning here includes understanding not just reciting. Below are some tips on teaching times tables: 1. Make Sure they know how to add up first! It may sound silly, […]
