Jan
25
This comes from Katie Slusar and Pippa Boyns. Who is it for? KS3 groups or anywhere you want to encourage (or discourage!) contributions. Outline of idea Version One – targeting a quiet pupil Give pupil anywhere between one and five contribution cards. These should be small pieces of paper or card, could have a C …
Jan
25
Thanks to Peter Law! Who is it for? Anyone looking for a good way to get pupils to take part in a quick quiz at the end of the lesson to check their understanding of work covered in class (or earlier on in the scheme of work). Outline of the idea At the end of …
Jan
19
Who is it for? Any teacher of any subject at any level, regardless whether they like using mini whiteboards or not. The problem Lots of people rave about using mini-whiteboards in lessons. I have used them in the past and it has been ‘OK’, but I hadn’t really felt they were as wonderful as other …
Jan
17
Thanks to Zach Beamish-Cook for this! Who is it for? Anyone trying to help students to develop their skills in reading texts and identifying their key points. Mainly aimed at KS4/5. Outline of the idea A common problem in developing students' skills in reading texts is that they find it difficult to process a whole …
Jan
11
Thanks to Rachel Hawkes for this. Who is it for? This is an idea borrowed from our excellent Head of Drama and adapted for various foreign languages classes at KS3 – 5 and of all abilities. It reduces anxiety, promotes concentration, develops memory skills, and is fun! Outline of idea (what you wanted to do) …
Jan
11
Thanks to Irayna Owen for this. Who is it for? This is a very quick and easy method of checking group understanding of what you have been discussing or introducing orally – I use it with Key stage 3 low ability groups, but I would imagine anyone could use it. Outline of idea (What you …
Jan
10
As part of Voyager's 'new staff induction' programme, teachers have been encouraged to read 'The Hay McBer report' (2000). Despite being almost 11 years old, the report is still a useful tool for new staff to use to adapt, modify and improve their learning environments. New staff have been encouraged to focus their attentions on …
Jan
10
It appears that I was a good boy in 2011 because Father Christmas gave me a copy of “The perfect Ofsted lesson” by Jackie Beere over the Christmas break!!! What a fantastic read it is. Irrespective of your teaching experience this book is incredibly inspiring and written with a totally natural approach to teaching. This …