Seeing what’s there


ITM Editorial, October 2023
Observers Books and Generation Alpha

Teachers of a certain vintage will remember with fondness the Observer’s Book series. These ‘slim volumes’ were pocket-sized field guides, the epitome of a growing mid-century awareness of what was all around us.

What possible meaning could these books have for Generation Alpha – the younger children in our school right now?

Perhaps everything.

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Teaching sustainability

A free course for Early Years and Primary teachers from the University of Reading

The University of Reading has developed a new online course to assist teachers develop the way sustainability. It’s free and available to any international school. Dr. Helen Bilton reports.

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Making it stick

Measuring the long-term impact of online professional development.

A team at the University of Reading looks at the impact of a popular online course on professional practice in primary schools, Dr. Helen Bilton reports.

The course for TAs and Support Staff may also be of interest to teachers returning to work, newly qualified teachers, as well as providing a refresher for current teachers.

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