Category: Teaching Tips and Resources

Secondary school teacher, Dr Nick Turner makes a case for opening up the canon and introducing a wider range of texts and formats to pupils.

As part of her classroom activity series, Julie Murray shares her ideas on how to use quizzes and puzzles in the classroom.

As part of her classroom activity series, Julie Murray shares her ideas on how to use memory in the classroom.

As part of her classroom activity series, Julie Murray shares her ideas on how to use images in the classroom.

Have you ever considered the benefits of cross curricular teaching? This week, Julie Murray shares her experiences of liaising with teachers of other subjects to enrich her history lessons.

Rachel Bladon highlights how cuts to support staff are severely narrowing choices for children with SEND.

The last few days of school before the Christmas holidays can be tricky. Students are shuffling in their seats, watching the clock, their minds focused on what presents they’re getting this year rather than on their learning. Maybe some fun Christmas activities are the answer?

Secondary schoolteacher, Andrew Foakes highlights the relevance and benefits of studying media studies.

In his final blog in his series, James Anderson explores how students can become skilful and effective learners.