Teaching Is A Performing Art
Teaching, proper teaching, is theatrical. It is a performance that has to pulsate with engagement right from the get-go otherwise
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Teaching and Learning
Nanolearning
Apparently nanolearning is ‘taking over‘ the way students learn. But what is nanolearning? This is fast-paced learning. It’s speedy. To
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Teaching With A Sense Of Humour
Here’s the deal. Teachers who use humour frequently in their lessons are more effective teachers. This is hardly surprising because
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The Frayer Model
The ‘Frayer model‘ is a well-used and familiar graphic organiser and an effective model for introducing or exploring existing vocabulary.
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DJ Teachers
I came across a sketchplanation by Jono Hey about what a good teacher is: Now this is spot on and
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Call My Bluff
Go on. Do it. Call my bluff. This classroom strategy is one of those gems that doesn’t get used enough
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What Type Of Achievosaurs Are You?
What role do dinosaurs have in teaching, learning and assessment?
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Object Lessons From Switzerland And Surrey
Read this and see if you agree. We daily call a great many things by their names without ever inquiring
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Teaching And The Von Restorff Effect
Do you and your lessons stand out?
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Are You A Michelin Star Teacher?
If we operated the Michelin star system to teaching and schools then life would be more interesting.
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