Interesting: "Another nail in the coffin for learning styles" – students did not benefit from studying according to their supposed learning style https://t.co/Xej3gM7GaB via @researchdigest
Important commentary: how often do you hear people put down their success to a teacher 'who inspired me'? Not a computer programme! https://t.co/y4Ml9lKB35
'Those who say “I’m only here to teach x” merely regurgitate information: they don’t teach in the true sense and should have no place in school' @bernardtrafford https://t.co/i2AspC7sRi
We are Good! 🌟 We’ve received an Ofsted Good Grade – inspectors said we’re ‘focussed on the craft of teaching’ and that our learners 'receive very effective support' ✔ Find out more here: https://t.co/0qYRMJAKOu
'Despite popular belief, the long hours that teachers work during term time substantially exceed the amount of extra holiday time they may receive, finds @TheNFER https://t.co/bvpjMYJ7vM
'While it's important to have engaging visual supports, there is a fine line between supportive and distracting, particularly for students with ADHD or autism. Ask yourself: is there too much clutter?' @SENDGems https://t.co/fnBPk1Wzdp
This week I have read Shirley Brice Heath's incredible book. I've always known the gist of it and read articles about it but never read it cover to cover. If you haven't, you MUST. Crucial piece of teacher knowledge. Inspirational, true and so very very important.
Wow! Gibb on Today programme saying times table test will improve school standards. No it won’t. What will is tackling crisis in teacher supply. Fiddling with tests whilst schools burn without teachers and adequate funding comes to my mind.
Our Catering students are using their cooking skills to lend their support to @NomadTrust - providing local homeless people with a hot meal for the weekend 🍵🍴 Read more here: https://t.co/azZ4gcSrkS
*whistles nonchalantly* Just a reminder that we're giving away SIGNED copies of books by our #LifetimeAchievementAward winners Helen Oxenbury and John Burningham. No biggie, or anything. https://t.co/tKUYfCyBbD
'Teachers matter so much and yet they are the most belittled, the most dehumanised and the most exploited among professionals – and I think that’s because we have no faith in democracy' @HenryGiroux https://t.co/jN8CvM0HX1
Do you work with young writers? Download resources to help them take part in the @WickedUK Young Writer Awards for the chance to win show tickets, books and workshops. Open to 5-25 year-olds https://t.co/XQwst7pbD7
'The goodwill of TAs is too often exploited, with support staff taking on the additional responsibilities of teaching duties while being rewarded with the kind of salary you would receive for doing only the most menial tasks'
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Our new #ReadingWell mental health materials are now available to order! Librarians can email [email protected] to request the new booklist https://t.co/HCBnse3pDi