Tim Mardle

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Name: Tim Mardle
Date registered: October 16, 2011

Latest posts

  1. Challenge box — November 25, 2012
  2. Interactive Literacy Walls — October 19, 2012
  3. Inspirational teachers, inspirational learners! — May 8, 2012
  4. Building Learning Power by Guy Claxton (perhaps specifically useful to GTP/ITT/NQT/UQT staff) — May 8, 2012
  5. Graphic marking to encourage students to progress — March 9, 2012

Most commented posts

  1. Design and technology – top trumps — 12 comments

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Nov
25

Challenge box

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Who is it for? Teachers who teach Key stage 3, 4 and 5 students. Teachers and students who enjoy being creative with teaching and learning styles, techniques and strategies. Teachers who are prepared to take risks and who enjoy being inspirational in the classroom, laboratory and workshop! Outline of idea. The 'Challenge box' is a …

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Oct
19

Interactive Literacy Walls

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Who is it for? Staff who wish to raise their students understanding of key words and terminology in an interactive, competitive manner. Outline of idea TVA is looking at raising the literacy levels of all students and I have chosen to work with students who have learning and language difficulties. I also wanted to make …

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May
08

Inspirational teachers, inspirational learners!

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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)

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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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Mar
09

Graphic marking to encourage students to progress

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Who is it for? Teachers who would like to use visual representations of  Assessment data. Outline of idea (provided by Damon Lewis – Business studies) We have developed visual mark sheets which are used in both our KS4 / 5 lessons. Although there is every reason these would be appropriate for lower years. The idea …

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Feb
10

Dare to be different

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Who is it for? Teachers who are prepared to take risks with their classroom configuration and seating plans. Outline of the idea. Dare to be different and remove ‘straight row’ teaching!  Dare to be different and seat your students in a different place each lesson!  Dare to be different and provide the students with that …

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Jan
10

ITT, NQT & GTP classroom climate

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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 …

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Jan
10

"The perfect Ofsted Lesson"

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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 …

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Dec
04

Design and technology – top trumps

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Following the successful use of Science Top Trumps, Design & Technology are attempting to go one better!!!  D/T have modified the Top Trump and now believe it will support students when planning, selecting tools and equipment and using tools safely. Staff in TVAs Design & Technology department were searching for an answer to the dilemma …

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Dec
04

Science & Technology – Inter school rocket competition

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Following the success of inter school ‘water rockets’, TVA and Marshfields have redesigned the rocket launcher.  Competitions start in two weeks.  The new launcher has meant a larger investment in time and money, to produce longer term products that are all made to the same specification across all schools. Students from all Key stages (levels 2—8) …

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