Posted on Saturday, October 25th, 2014
Five Live has a new format called ‘In Short’ where they include short clips of topical interviews, statements and debates that can be found on BBC iPLAYER. If you need some inspiration, and want something topical, look here for ideas that you…
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Posted on Tuesday, October 14th, 2014
Tristram Hunt’s most recent sound bite to inspire teachers and improve teaching is to copy Singapore and get teachers to take an Hippocratic oath. While we wait in vain for some proper, substantial policy in relation to education, I thought you could…
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Posted on Monday, October 13th, 2014
The blurb on the books regularly tell us how a novel is ‘superb’, heart rending’ and a ‘triumph’. Consequently, it is almost impossible to make a judgement based on this. Nevertheless, I can confirm that ‘The Goldfinch’ by Donna Tartt is all…
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Posted on Monday, October 6th, 2014
Here are some practical ideas for you to introduce the concept of ‘flipping the classroom’ and encourage independent learning. by Peter Thomas. Here is a guide to some practical ways to Flip the Classroom to improve student progress. I hope you find…
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Posted on Thursday, October 2nd, 2014
Cambridge IGCSE English Language is proving to be a viable alternative to the approaches offered by other boards. This specification offers a coursework component and still includes Speaking and Listening. All in all it gives students an opportunity to apply a variety…
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