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Peter Twining looks at ICT teaching in schools
There has been extensive criticism of the teaching of ICT in schools over the years, particularly from industry. For example, in August 2011…
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Opinion: Vic Goddard on STEM, BETT and other acronyms
When we find time to stop worrying about curriculum reform, pension change, Ofsted, league tables and all the rest of it, many schools are…
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Classroom Life: Forest Gate Community School
When Simon Elliott took up the position of head teacher at Forest Gate Community School in the London Borough of Newham in January 2011 he…
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Opinion: Phil Beadle on minding his language
The powers that be at Radio 4 give you a talk before you go on The Today Programme: there are agglomerations of letters that are not to be…
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David Didau on direct instruction
It’s become a trite and hackneyed truism that if they’re not learning, you’re just talking. We’re all clear that teaching only…
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Iconoclassroom - what’s wrong with selection?
“As long as the coalition lasts I don't think there is any room for manoeuvre,” confirmed Michael Gove in an interview for Standpoint…
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Product Review: Mathletics
CONTACT: MATHLETICS.CO.UK REVIEWED BY: JOHN DABELL Mathletics has carved itself a reputation as the world’s no 1 e-learning maths…
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Product Review: Mediamerge Observing for Impact
CONTACT: CLASSROOMOBSERVATION.CO.UK REVIEWED BY: JOHN DABELL It’s time to talk about the ‘Big O’. No, I don’t mean Roy Orbison,…
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Are design templates for new build schools a good idea?
THE SCHOOL LEADER: Claire Smith is principal of the Bedford Academy, which moved into brand new buildings on November 5th this year…
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Gaming and computer science at North Liverpool Academy
It’s sick!” exclaims a student in praise of the new learning taking place at North Liverpool Academy – using what used to be a term…
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Finance Q&As: conversion to academy status
Q. We are a non-church VA school that has recently become an academy. However, part of our site is still owned by the historic trustees,…
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Film club: celebrating modern languages
In our globalised world languages are essential for improving communication and international understanding, yet motivating young people…
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Teachers’ stories: Cathy McGowan
The moment i... ... first felt 'in charge' in a classroom I’ve desperately tried to remember that “Eureka” moment when it suddenly all…