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Scaffolding Students to Success
Alex Fairlamb and Rachel Ball An in-depth look at scaffolding, highlighting its benefits over differentiation and offering practical techniques for classroom success. In 2017, in response to the news that a snap election had been announced, Brenda from Bristol stole the heart of the nation when she gasped “You’re joking! Not another one!” What Brenda was expressing was her fatigue with a constant carousel of political developments which were preventing her from going about her daily business.
Scaffolding Students to Success
Alex Fairlamb and Rachel Ball An in-depth look at scaffolding, highlighting its benefits over differentiation and offering practical techniques for classroom success. In 2017, in response to the news that a snap election had been announced, Brenda from Bristol stole the heart of the nation when she gasped “You’re joking! Not another one!” What Brenda was expressing was her fatigue with a constant carousel of political developments which were preventing her from going about her daily business.
The woman with 'Succession Syndrome'
Victim of what is known as Succession Syndrome shares privileged childhood Materially, she wanted for nothing but the emotional availability of her mother As a child, I'd drift off to sleep at night imagining I lived in a cosy house filled with the warmth of family and love, just like the friends whose homes I'd visit for playdates and tea. I'd dream of my mother enjoying snuggles over bedtime stories, scooping me up when I grazed my knees and cheering all my achievements, however tiny.
What is History Teaching, Now? A practical handbook for all history teachers and educators
Product Description What is History Teaching, Now? is a research-informed handbook designed to provide practical guidance for history teachers and educators with differing levels of experience. Drawing upon the classroom practice and experience of a range of practitioners, the book focuses upon key areas such as curriculum and assessment, pedagogy, communicating history and resources that support effective teaching and learning.
Classroom practice: How to use scaffolding well
We all use scaffolding in the classroom, but it can be hard to know exactly what great scaffolding looks like. In some cases, we might find ourselves relying on the same type over and over again. I’m on a mission to change this in my school. Over the past couple of years, my school has embedded Tom Sherrington’s Teach to the Top approach, which focuses on ensuring that all children are challenged.
Why tackling fake news needs a whole-school approach
In 2017, Collins announced "fake news" as its word of the year. But to present it as a new phenomenon would be, well, fake news. Misinformation has been a part of societies for centuries, with examples of fake news existing even from Ancient Roman times, and countless examples of propaganda used by governments and leaders throughout history. What is new is the sheer volume of fake news that we are exposed to.
Radical Candor: 5 tips for awkward conversations
It’s the end of a busy day. An overstretched middle leader breathes a sigh of relief as the bell rings and 11B leave her classroom. Then she remembers the drop-ins she carried out earlier, to assess whether key routines were being used well by her team. One member hadn’t been adhering to aspects of the behaviour policy. So now, the middle leader knows that she needs to have a candid conversation.
Radical Candor: 5 tips for awkward conversations
It’s the end of a busy day. An overstretched middle leader breathes a sigh of relief as the bell rings and 11B leave her classroom. Then she remembers the drop-ins she carried out earlier, to assess whether key routines were being used well by her team. One member hadn’t been adhering to aspects of the behaviour policy. So now, the middle leader knows that she needs to have a candid conversation.
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