Ross Morrison McGill, an influential educator who established the Teacher Toolkit website, has produced some new research into feedback strategies for teachers.
In his new book, he has broken down marking into nine approaches to help educators with formative assessments. He aims to reduce the workload for teachers while delivering worthwhile quality feedback. An in-depth guide to his methods is available here.
Let us take a look at some of the reasons why he has developed these strategies.
Helping students to improve study skills is a vital element of teaching in secondary school. What better way to help students study more effectively than to use the latest research to ascertain which strategies are most effective?
As educators, we always look for strategies that can elevate our teaching and enhance student learning. One powerful technique that has garnered significant attention is retrieval practice. This method involves recalling information from memory, which research shows is more effective for long-term retention than other study methods like rereading or passive review.
But how can teachers best implement this technique in their classrooms, especially given the diverse learning needs of students?
One question frequently dominates the use of AI in education: Could artificial intelligence replace teachers?
So far, it is clear that many schools are embracing the use of AI to enhance learning, but the fears that AI could take over have not been proven.
Chan and Tsi, at the University of Hong Kong, published a paper asking questions about this topic.
In this article, let’s consider some of their main findings.
1:1 Part time Teachers Cambridgeshire
Strategy Education are looking for qualified Primary and Secondary teachers to work part time 1:1 with Primary and Secondary students based in Peterborough, Cambridge, Wisbech St Neots, Huntingdon, March, Ely and Whittlesey area who has been excluded from school or have anxiety and are school refusers.
These roles are rewarding, and the primary activity is to provide an individualised education both academically and socially in the community in either a school setting, at the students home or designated public building such as a Library.
The majority of students on a 1:1 programme have had difficulties in a mainstream setting and may have behaviour or special needs and are likely to be working below their age group.
Candidate skills and experience for the role –
You will hold QTS or QTLS
Be a reflective practitioner.
Some knowledge about a range of interventions and their impact on meeting the needs of SEN students.
Some experience of Autism, SEMH or ADHD would be advantageous but not essential.
The ability to help deliver creative and innovative lessons to engage the most reluctant of learners.
Benefits
Flexible working hours to fit in with your lifestyle.
Work close to home.
Dedicated SEN consultant
On-going contract
Please email your latest CV to Debra at Strategy Education for this part time 1:1 primary role, or for other special needs roles (SEN) in Cambridgeshire area.
Strategy Education is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
If you are interested, please email your most up to date CV to Debra@strategyeducation.co.uk or call me on 01603 576050 for further information.
The term Memory Palace is undoubtedly intriguing and almost magical, but what exactly is it, and how can it benefit your students?
Picture this: students harness the power of their imagination to transform familiar settings into repositories of knowledge. This technique, derived from the ancient Greek method of loci, allows students to navigate through mental landscapes, anchoring abstract concepts to tangible locations for enhanced recall.
Put simply, a powerful visual image can trigger all sorts of memories that help a student to recall important facts.
In the dynamic landscape of education, where the pursuit of effective teaching methods is relentless, one question stands out: Can online retrieval practice quizzes truly benefit students?
As educators navigate the complexities of student mental health, pedagogy, and memory processes, understanding the nuanced interplay between learning and anxiety becomes increasingly crucial.
8 Ways Teachers Can Support Students Holistically to Have a Voice
In education, nurturing students’ mental well-being alongside academic success is crucial. Teachers play a pivotal role in fostering holistic development in children and adolescents.
The government has recognised the importance of supporting students in school who are struggling with mental health challenges and is funding mental health leads for schools. It has also published eight key principles to support schools in improving how they help pupil well-being.
Here, we delve into the crucial role of mental health support in schools and explore methodologies to empower children to articulate their concerns about well-being.
Literacy is the cornerstone of education in a world driven by communication and information. A fundamental objective is ensuring that every individual has the necessary skills to read, spell, and comprehend. However, achieving proficiency in literacy can be challenging for some learners.
Fortunately, a variety of interventions exist to support literacy learning, catering to diverse needs and learning styles. This blog post will explore some effective interventions to bolster literacy skills.
Since the pandemic, there has been an increase in pupil absence and a growing number of issues, such as mental health problems, poor confidence and social factors that are negatively affecting pupil performance.
The government has set up the National Tutoring Programme (NTP) to tackle these issues and improve achievement.
Using experiences from Nottingham Emmanuel School, let’s find out how successful the scheme has been.