Kevin Bartlett on the DNA of learning, medical insurance in the Covid age, Marcus du Sautoy on pandemic maths, Ger Graus wants to raise aspiration and the launch of ChildSafeguarding.com
The DNA of learning
In a quest to create a new pedagogical paradigm, Kevin Bartlett and the CGC ask ‘What is Learning?’
The 2020 factor
Reeling under the pressure of Covid-19, schools have shown resilience, but what in fact is going on? Will Bedford reports.
Keeping it simple
Discovering Cognitive Load Theory was a eureka moment for Steve Garnett. Here are 4 key ideas for CLT in the classroom.
Viral maths
Professor Marcus Du Sautoy explains the mathematics of exponential growth behind the spreading of a virus.
Opening doors
In the second of two articles Ger Graus argues for changes to the curriculum which will excite the imagination and raise aspirations.
Flexible admissions
Esther Clark looks at how international schools can offer greater breadth and stronger continuity for their students.
ChildSafeguarding.com
Matt Harris reports how a gap in safeguarding training for schools is being filled by a group of international educators.
Health risk
Rachel Thorpe looks at medical insurance as Covid-19 challenges basic assumptions about teaching overseas.
Leaders who learn
Natalie Croome looks back at her own learning – as a child, as a trainee and as a teacher, and reflects on her ‘special teachers’.
Lockdown voices
Elly Tobin, has been listening to teachers and students talking about the experience of online learning.
The big move
Experienced international teacher, Jess Gosling has advice for those starting an overseas career or contemplating a move.
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