The current buzz word at the moment is “mini plenary”, I am not going to take credit for these but below are my top 50 mini Maths plenary ideas that can be used throughout the lesson to assess learning,demonstrate progress and intervene where necessary. List three things you have learned today List three things your neighbour [...]
How do I pass the Maths Numeracy Skills Test for QTS? The secret to passing the Maths numeracy skills test is that there is no secret. I have helped many struggling trainees in my time who were having problems passing the Maths numeracy skills test or were concerned about it, and this is the advice I have [...]
This blog entry tries to answer the question to why all educators should have a world map displayed in their class rooms. If you do not have one download a free world map image clipart picture below, laminate it, and display it at the front of your class. For Social, Moral, Spiritual and Cultural purposes [...]
What is Blooms Taxonomy and how can you use it in your lessons to develop high level thinking skills and questioning. It is a great idea to have this poster at the front of your room to remind you to use the right level of questioning to ensure effective Assessment For Learning. This is a [...]
A great task to do in an anti-bullying lesson or in a form class session. This had a great impact with the class and really had the class engaged and generated some amazing honest discussions. Give each learner a piece of paper. Ask them to crumple it up and step on it, crease it, [...]
The national numeracy project defines numeracy as “knowing about numbers and number operations” The policy states that numerate pupils should be confident in numeracy without immediately going to teachers or friends for help. In summary they should; Have a sense of the size of a number and how it fits into the number system Know [...]
Although nowadays schools have cover supervisors, it is sometimes necessary for teaching staff to deal with emergency cover. The following advice and strategies on how to manage a classroom when doing a cover lesson might be useful; Spend 5 mins at the beginning of the lesson to talk to the learners informally about their subject and their [...]
Teacher absence is sometimes unavoidable but it is paramount to phone in and set cover work for learners. Cover work should; Be set the night before absence or by phoning in the morning as soon as possible. The cover work should be set at the right target level. The work set should not be of [...]
Homework is paramount to ensure learners consolidate learning in the classroom. Through observing other teachers and advice I have developed the following strategies when setting homework; Do not set homework for the sake of setting homework Homework should consolidate learning in the classroom Make sure you set a maximum amount of time that is spent [...]
There are four main types of differentiation that can be used when addressing gifted and talented students in the classroom environment. These are; Advantages Disadvantages Enrichment Allows the learner to learn in more detail and gives a broader understanding of a topic. If not delivered correctly with the right support, this can leave [...]
In summary the five main aims of the “Every Child Matters” (ECM) programme; Be healthy Stay Safe Enjoy and achieve Make positive contribution Achieve economic well being ECM has become a very important aspect of school and it is an area that the majority of schools are actively promoting. The Welfare of children is being [...]