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.
As a teacher it is hard not to step in to support children when they are grappling with a concept, but Kriti Mathur managed to hold herself back!
Robert Young, General Secretary of the UK’s National Association for Primary Education (NAPE) invites international teachers to attend a major Primary Summit during March.
Gary South wants greater support for the systematic development of Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS) in the Early Years. Huge benefits follow.
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.
Facilitating Early Years creativity has been central to a return to physical school in a project recognised at a major Milan design event, as Holly Warren reports.
However often you have set up a new classroom, according to Kate McCallam it’s worth pausing to consider new research about the impact of classroom design on learning first.
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.
Jess Gosling shows how using the Leuven Scales in a Reception classroom has assisted the monitoring of student wellbeing and involvement. She reflects upon this both for the child and in relation to class environment and provision.
