Monthly Archive: May 2012

May
30

Motivation: Students’ views (explored by Mim Segal and Mark Goldring)

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Motivation report sheet Who is it for? All teachers interested in raising the motivation levels of their pupils. Outline of idea We asked a small group of students from years 8 and 10 to track their motivation levels during a school day.  Through discussion students created a template to monitor their motivation levels throughout the …

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May
23

Cheat – Rachel Hawkes

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idth=”150″ height=”150″ />Who is it for? This is a way to revise key language and ideas from any topic.  It is also a useful way to improve oral literacy and spontaneity in oral responses.  I used it in Spanish, but it could transfer easily to other subjects. Outline of idea The idea is an adaptation …

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May
16

Deal or no deal? by Katie Slusar

Logo_of_Deal_or_No_Deal_(Lebanon)

Who is it for? What is outlined below is a maths lesson which could be adapted to suit a range of ages and abilities looking at the topic of averages. Whilst the lesson below is clearly a maths lesson I would be interested to see if it could be adapted to suit other subjects. Outline …

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May
09

Build-a-quiz

Who is it for? Anyone looking to engage students in thinking about what they know (and what they need to know). It’s a useful revision tool. Outline of the idea: I’ve begun using ContentGenerator.net’s “Multiple Choice Generator”. [Note: You may need to sign up to be able to download the installer]. It’s a free multiple …

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May
08

Inspirational teachers, inspirational learners!

Inspirational teachers inspirational learners.

Who is it for? 'Inspirational teachers, inspirational learners' (by Will Ryan) is a book that should be read by all teachers.  The book itself is truly inspirational itself and a must have. Outline of the idea Essentially this is a book made up of 8 chapters that make you smile, ignite ideas, strategies and emotions …

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May
08

Building Learning Power by Guy Claxton (perhaps specifically useful to GTP/ITT/NQT/UQT staff)

Building learning power

Written by Emily Player (D/T GTP The Voyager Academy. Who is it for?  This is an idea for all teachers at KS3 interested in developing group work.  All teachers especially those with a passion for creating stimulating learning environments interest in building ‘engine rooms’ open to new approaches for student thinking Outline of the idea …

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