Just Teach
johndabell Once upon a time, teachers didn’t really plan for lessons, they just went in and taught. There were no teaching resources with copious teacher notes, step-by-step guidance and bullet-pointed directions.…
Resources
Resource Review: Big A-Frame Easel
Big A-Frame Mobile Magnetic Drywipe Easel At a glance Premium quality classroom easel for orchestrating lessons Spacious whiteboard Designed with the highest levels of safety in mind Can be used…
Have You Got An ADDIE?
I once worked with an Ady and he was a thoroughly nice chap. Every school should have one. Every school should also have an ADDIE. So what is an ADDIE?…
Tarsia Puzzles
Do you use Tarsia puzzles?
Teaching And The Von Restorff Effect
Do you and your lessons stand out?
The Paradox Of Choice
Going on holiday last year was a complete joy because we stayed in the Welsh mountains miles from ‘civilisation’.
Do You Need More Resources?
Some schools spend shed loads of money on fancy resources to support teaching, learning and assessment. But do they need to?
Sunk Cost Fallacy
Are some teachers committing the sunk cost fallacy?
Teaching Left-Handers
A classic mistake for any teacher to make is to give a left-handed child a right-handed pair of scissors.
12 Education Books Worth A Look
Education is awash with CPD titles aimed at helping teachers improve their lot. But what’s worth making a space for on your shelves?