Articles which focus on how to assess students effectively and efficiently – make assessment work for you!
As we approach the summer, we sit down with School Health Pulse to delve into what decades of research can tell us about test anxiety, how it affects primary learners, and what strategies are actually effective in calming young students and boosting their performance.
What 20+ years of research can tell us about test anxiety Read More »
One of the biggest benefits for me as a classroom teacher is that AFL techniques and strategies allow me to gain an on the spot insight into how the children are doing with the topic at hand without any additional paperwork.
4 Easy Ways for Teachers to “Do” Assessment for Learning Read More »
As educational research develops and pedagogy adapts, there are more and more expectations of and accountability measures placed on teachers and school leaders. Yet, in the face of educational reform, the mechanics of a school stays the same, for example timetables and class sizes.
What is going on with Teacher Workload? Read More »
Feedback. We know it’s important, we know it’s needed; but when it’s not positive, we don’t want to give it and we certainly don’t want to receive it.
How to Manage Negative Feedback Read More »
You are a teacher who wants to support all students in front of you in the classroom.
You are a teacher who wants to gain confidence and competence in your own skills and utilising them resourcefully to work within a mixed-ability setting.
You are a teacher who wants to develop a clear understanding of how to use differentiation strategies for EAL, AEN, Literacy and higher ability students.
How to Differentiate Effectively – 10 Tips for Teachers Read More »
I feel that my having been in SET, I am using my knowledge within the classroom and I can apply the classroom support model effectively with children. Special Education is an invaluable experience that everyone should experience at some point in their career.
SET Classroom: 5 Tips to Set Up for Success! Read More »
I remember when I was on teaching practice, and especially when starting out in my own classroom as an NQT, I was so enthusiastic and saw so many different ways of embedding AfL in the teaching and learning in my classroom. I, at times, tried to do too many AfL techniques at once…
5 Assessment for Learning Strategies I Use in My Classroom! Read More »
NQT Fest is a specially designed online event for NQT’s.
This event aspires to inspire, motivate and share valuable insights to our newest teachers.
We explore topics such as:
Teacher wellbeing
Nurturing empathy and using restorative practice in the classroom
Special education
Embedding formative assessment in your practice.
NQT Fest 2021 – A Virtual Event for NQT’s Read More »
Your NQT year will be a bit of a journey, just like your training was – but by now you know that the highs will always balance out the lows. Teaching is one of the most rewarding jobs in the world!
6 Top Tips for NQT’s Read More »
In today’s busy classrooms, teachers are often racked with guilt. This guilt is a combination of trying to cover an expansive curriculum, keep on top of corrections, give effective feedback and plan interesting and stimulating lessons.
3 Ways I Work Smarter Everyday Read More »
Colette Gleeson is a primary school teacher with an interest in pupil well wellbeing and resilience. She strives to look after the most vulnerable children and to make school a happy and safe place for them whilst giving them the tools to carve out their own unique path in life. Colette believes that teachers are the greatest resource any school has and that we can learn a huge amount from working together and sharing ideas. Colette works
4 Ways To Use Assessment for Learning Daily Read More »
It is the month of love so here is a re-cap of 5 posts we LOVE. Enjoy! 3 Ways to Avoid Drowning Under Heavy Workload It is our mission to encourage and support the empowered decision-making of teachers. And that is exactly what is needed when the work piles up and the you-know-what hits the fan! This article compiles some key strategies from our CPD Summer Courses to help your day-to-day! Read the
