NQT๐| Class of โ23๐ฉ๐ปโ๐| MA Education๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ป| Expressive Arts ๐จ | My goal - teach all over the world ๐ | Lover of reading and tea ๐โ | Apple Teacher ๐ป
Just returned home after spending the last two months working as the A&C activity head at a summer camp in Canada ๐จ๐ฆ Iโve been teaching children to push their creativity to the fullest, whilst also managing a team of amazing staff! Such an amazing experience! ๐๏ธ๐ฅน
Independent learners are learners who have:
๐declarative knowledge - know that
๐procedural knowledge - know how
๐confidence in both
They are then able to see when they are going off track. Independence is not just having the opportunity to "do it on their own".
In only 7 minutes, 54 seconds, you will learn from literacy expert #AnitaArcher how to more effectively teach #vocabulary to your students!
Using an โI do, we do, you doโ model in a live setting, Dr Archer explicitly teaches AND provides multiple opportunities for students to repeat, apply and review new words in context.
This approach is particularly essential for our #MLL #ELL and #FSL learners!!
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Currently discussing the different definitions of Additional Learning Needs of the home countries, and all I can say is I am moving to Scotland. ๐๐ป
On 21 October 1966, disaster struck the small south Wales village of Aberfan
A colliery spoil tip collapsed and slid down the mountain, engulfing Pantglas Junior School and a row of terraced houses
116 children and 28 adults died
Read more: https://t.co/DOvWOyqsNp
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According to research, sketchnotes and concept maps *really* work. Organizational drawings that link concepts with arrows, annotations, and other relational markings give students a clearer sense of the big picture. ๐ก
#WorldMentalHealthDay is tomorrow! ๐๐
People all over the UK will be wearing a green ribbon pin to show others that they're not alone, and to start a conversation about mental health.
Why will you wear yours? ๐
#WMHD#WMHD23
#WorldMentalHealthDay is coming up on 10 October. It's a day to talk about mental health - because the more we talk about it, the more we show that it matters.
Here are some tips about how to talk to someone about their mental health. ๐ฃ๏ธ
Get involved: https://t.co/DyuEIe4Ihu
Students are easily distracted, but regular, short brain breaks can help them focus, increase their productivity, and reduce their stress.
Here's a really fun brain break to try. ๐
Without a doubt the best part of my day. Fills my cup to the brim and helps me get through the day ๐ฅฐ every child is seen, heard, their choices respected. Absolutely love it.
Looking for some quick ways to improve your pedagogy? We have over 30 videos that break down fun, effective classroom practices in one minuteโand now you can binge-watch them all in one place!
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The process of forgetting starts as soon as learning finishes. Here are 5 research-backed strategies you can use when you need to make something stick. ๐ง