Pupil Engagement Archives - Page 4 of 6

Fri Jun 2019 by janellemclaughlin

Tools and Projects to Build Research and Information Fluency

In the last of her series on Research and Information Fluency, Janelle shares how she encourages teachers to set up PBL throughout the curriculum and why it isn't scary. She also shares some more general tips.

Mon Jun 2019 by mre

NQTs: why run when you can walk?

Coming to the end of his NQT year, Mr. E. looks back on what he's learnt and explains how it's OK to not know everything straight away.

Fri Jun 2019 by janellemclaughlin

The Leaders Role in Developing Research and Information Fluency

How can we expect our students to research properly if we rely solely on Google and YouTube? We must be an example to create diligent and inquisitive researchers- Janelle McLaughlin

Thu Jun 2019 by dederittman

“The best way to demotivate and lose top performers is by rewarding mediocrity.” Jameson St. Claire

Mental health is such a problem in schools but Dede Rittman argues pupils cannot be wrapped in cotton wool. They need to experience and learn from competition, success and failure.

Wed Jun 2019 by carolinekeep

#MakerED series- Caroline Keep- Episode VIII- Create Education 3D Printing

The next episode in our #MakerEd Series, Caroline Keep talks to Sonya Horton from The CREATE Education Project on getting 3D printing into your school.

Fri May 2019 by janellemclaughlin

What are Research and Information Fluency Skills?

Research and Information Fluency is one of the key strands for student success but are your students looking in the right places? Janelle McLaughlin highlights how to encourage students to use reliable sources.

Tue May 2019 by bencooper

Personalising Classroom Learning

Differentiation is a huge topic and can sometimes appear impossible to achieve completely. But by understanding the basics and handing the choice over to the children, it can be far easier to manage. Find out what basic personalised learning looks like and some handy hints to support your lesson planning!

Sat May 2019 by ashapatel

Using Psychology to Manage Your Classroom

There's no magic bullet in a seating plan and no such thing as a perfect arrangement - but it is all too easy to get it wrong. Clinical psychologist Dr Asha Patel, CEO of Innovating Minds, offers some advice to schools.

Wed May 2019 by niomiclyderoberts

Make It Stick – my reflection on retrieval, recall and memory retention.

Know your children, build their confidence, by showing them it’s OK to fail [...] There are ALWAYS going to be different levels of understanding, but it’s about catering for ALL, allowing them to achieve their PERSONAL POTENTIAL.

Mon May 2019 by jaynecarter

The Development of Coping Skills in the Early Years

In EYFS, pupils are expected to gain skills like having a ‘can do’ attitude, keeping on trying & choosing ways to do things. They are also expected to consider theirs’ & others’ points of views as well as adapting to a range of situations. Jayne Carter discusses how important this is.

Thu May 2019 by janniferwyman

The ‘Thing’ That Drives Us

Rewards- Why do we use them? Do they work? What is the 'thing' that drives us? Jennifer Wyman (Bridge the Gap) shares how she tries to teach her children to have the ability to 'self-regulate'.

Wed May 2019 by carolinekeep

#MakerED Series- Episode VII

Episode 7 of Caroline Keep's engaging vlog series on #MakerEd. This time, Caroline talks about Dual Coding.

Mon May 2019 by annamariedack

Getting excluded

Exclusions have been a method of managing extremely poor behaviour in school since schools existed. But how effective are they, and what is the wider impact on the child, the school and the family?

Fri May 2019 by janellemclaughlin

What Does it Mean to Communicate and Collaborate in the Classroom?

While not everyone is born a good communicator and collaborator, those skills can, and should, be taught.

Tue Apr 2019 by bencooper

Take a Risk Tuesday- Teaching Challenges

Take a Risk Tuesdays sets out a weekly challenge through the month for teachers and children to try. They are daring and educationally dangerous. Once a week, plan a lesson using one of the challenges. The challenges are an opportunity to think differently and to approach education and lessons with a different viewpoint. Take a look!

Mon Apr 2019 by joedenny

A Comment on Aspirations

The following comments relate to my experiences, which is primarily with EAL learners but applies to many of the most disadvantaged students. Supporting aspirations is important for social mobility and more positive outcomes.

Wed Apr 2019 by nadinefinlay

Transition

The end of year is approaching (phew!). You may already know which class/ school you will be teaching in. Nadine Finlay has some handy hints on how to make transition as easy and stress-free as possible for pupils and teachers.

Tue Apr 2019 by bencooper

Creating Humanistic Classrooms

How to make your classroom more humanistic - rewarding effort not outcome. It builds an understanding that it doesn't matter if you fail, what should be celebrated is how much work you put into it.

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Tools and Projects to Build Research and Information Fluency

NQTs: why run when you can walk?

The Leaders Role in Developing Research and Information Fluency

“The best way to demotivate and lose top performers is by rewarding mediocrity.” Jameson St. Claire

#MakerED series- Caroline Keep- Episode VIII- Create Education 3D Printing

What are Research and Information Fluency Skills?

Personalising Classroom Learning

Using Psychology to Manage Your Classroom

Make It Stick – my reflection on retrieval, recall and memory retention.

The Development of Coping Skills in the Early Years

The ‘Thing’ That Drives Us

#MakerED Series- Episode VII

Getting excluded

What Does it Mean to Communicate and Collaborate in the Classroom?

Take a Risk Tuesday- Teaching Challenges

A Comment on Aspirations

Transition

Creating Humanistic Classrooms

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Tools and Projects to Build Research and Information Fluency

NQTs: why run when you can walk?

The Leaders Role in Developing Research and Information Fluency

“The best way to demotivate and lose top performers is by rewarding mediocrity.” Jameson St. Claire

#MakerED series- Caroline Keep- Episode VIII- Create Education 3D Printing

What are Research and Information Fluency Skills?

Personalising Classroom Learning

Using Psychology to Manage Your Classroom

Make It Stick – my reflection on retrieval, recall and memory retention.

The Development of Coping Skills in the Early Years

The ‘Thing’ That Drives Us

#MakerED Series- Episode VII

Getting excluded

What Does it Mean to Communicate and Collaborate in the Classroom?

Take a Risk Tuesday- Teaching Challenges

A Comment on Aspirations

Transition

Creating Humanistic Classrooms

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