Department Reading

Are you finding that you are taking a long time to plan your lessons? There are some good practical tips

A simple illustration of the Rosenshine Principles and how they can be implemented in the classroom. Rosenshine Re-ordered. A Poster

Yvonne Ellis discusses the role of a Professional Mentor here – Mentor case study  

The power of storytelling – https://teacherhead.com/2018/09/23/great-teaching-the-power-of-stories/

An article about life beyond Sixth Form – https://wonkhe.com/blogs/ladders-are-best-designed-by-people-who-know-what-its-like-to-climb-one/

Strong systems enable strong relationships – https://tabularasaeducation.wordpress.com/2018/09/29/freedom/

A discussion of some activities that although are well meaning, don’t always lead to the results we are after – https://teacherhead.com/2018/10/06/lessons-that-misfire-good-intentions-bad-theory-poor-results/

Elements to consider when planning for 2019 – http://www.sec-ed.co.uk/best-practice/ofsted-are-you-ready-for-september-2019

An interesting read on the idea of what makes a great teacher – https://3starlearningexperiences.wordpress.com/2018/10/02/what-makes-a-top-teacher/

An excellent article on how we can all help students to choose well – https://improvingteaching.co.uk/2018/10/14/helping-students-choose-wisely-it-seemed-like-a-good-idea-at-the-time/