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In A World In Flux, Next Level Learning Is Critical. But What Is It, And Why Does It Matter So Much?
Most of us experienced an education designed for the 19th Century and it’s increasingly obvious it is no longer fit for purpose. In the first in a series of important articles, Tina Grotzer, Emily Gonzalez, and Tessa Forshaw of Harvard University explain the ideas and practice behind Next Level Learning
Re-thinking Assessment 3: Visible Progress
In the final of three articles Professor Bill Lucas looks at the visible progress taking place within educational assessments.
How To Promote Reflection By Older Students On Their Independent Learning
Asking students to reflect and review their work is often a thankless task. Young people might not have with the intellectual habits of mind or cognitive skills. Andrew K. Shenton says that models of reflection can provide them with some scaffolding.
The Early Career Framework Is Designed To Stop One Third Of New Teachers Leaving – Will It Work?
The ECF is hitting schools next term! Janice Fletcher, who leads the programme for Capita, shares her teaching philosophy and explains why tailored continuous professional development is so vital.
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Healthy Schools, Healthy Children?
This is the first major Ofsted survey on the broader aspects of health and well–being of pupils since the introduction of the Every Child Matters agenda. It covers the school ethos, the curriculum, food and drink, PE and school sport, lifelong health messages and barriers to improvement. Folder: Leadership Briefings Issue 11
National Review of the Early Years and Childcare Workforce
This 90–page review looks at 5 main areas: Roles and Responsibilities; Qualifications and Training; Career Pathways; Recruitment and Retention; Workforce Planning. The Reviews findings are aimed primarily at managers of services, representative bodies, training providers and other organisations involved in early years and childcare. Folder: Leadership Briefings Issue 12
Board Games
Schools are embracing interactive whiteboards and students are reaping the benefits from new software, says DUNCAN MCMILLAN, who looks at how one award-winning company is bringing a new dimension to maths through interactive games designed specially for interactive whiteboard use.
Analytic v synthetic phonics
Professor Rhona Johnston and Dr Joyce Watson, explore analytic versus synthetic phonics; consider the research into the merits of the techniques; and look at the outcome of phonics teaching on a child’s reading success.
Collaborative Learning
Chris Watkins takes a closer look at collaboration between pupils: why do they enjoy it and how does it work?
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Cultivating Leadership Presence and Resilience Through Mindfulness
A leader’s inner world needs as much attention and training as the ‘external’ skills of leadership, if they are to survive and be effective, argues Maggie Farrar.
Teachers Are Appreciating A Broader Approach To Their Subject Matter
Inspiring students to love learning subjects is a tall order. But The PTI wants rich subject provision to be centre stage as Carolyn Roberts explains.
One Britain One Nation Anthem Shows Flaws In The Government’s Music Strategy
Antony Copus reflects on the importance of singing in children's lives and the One Britain One Nation song
A Student’s Perspective On Learning Online
How one student felt about lockdown and learning online
The Long Win Is More Important Than Grades, Medals And Rankings
Dr Cath Bishop, Olympic silver medalist, former diplomat, business coach and educator, and author of ‘The Long Win’, argues that we should focus more on constant learning to get the big successes.
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