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Taking lessons from a great leader

An unexpected source leads Lynn Maidment to discover inspiration for leaders of teaching and learning in recently retired football manager Sir Alex Ferguson

20 May 2013

Evidence-based practice and the complexities of education

The use of randomised control trials will help free schools from the excesses of government prescription, according to Bad Science writer Ben Goldacre. It’s a good idea - but there are some challenges to overcome, says David Leat

14 May 2013

Teaching, Learning & Pastoral Hub

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Developing professionalism through resilience and self-knowledge

Proposals for a Royal College of Teaching have been given a mixed reception. Elizabeth Holmes argues that schools can benefit from external developments designed to take the profession forwards, but there remains a need for schools and their staff to build their own great practice

14 May 2013

Leadership & Governance Hub

Helping teachers to ask able students the right questions

All teachers value classroom approaches that require minimum effort for maximum impact. Torsten Payne explains how changes in questioning technique can provide greater challenge for G&T students

13 May 2013

Gifted & Talented Hub

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Using action research in CPD to improve teaching and learning

Members of staff at Monkseaton High School describe the action research-based CPD project they have undertaken during the past year, and reflect on its potential for raising pupil attainment

13 May 2013

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Developing a whole-school SEAL initiative through peer learning

Staff at Newstead Wood School have co-constructed a SEAL programme, focusing on peer learning. Arlette Meader describes how the initiative is helping students to develop the skills to face academic and emotional challenges

13 May 2013

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Using the 2012 Teachers’ Standards 5 and 6 to support CPD

Schools are creating CPD opportunities that highlight key points found in Teachers’ Standards 5 and 6. Ann Bridgland shows how they are improving teaching and learning as well as focusing on career development

10 May 2013

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Facilitating learning: doing less to get more

Facilitation skills are often forgotten when it comes to teaching adults. Alison Halford explains why her school has been focusing on these techniques among those who deliver CPD internally

9 May 2013

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Helping colleagues to improve their use of feedback

Marking is often the focus for assessment policies, but using other types of feedback will benefit your pupils and strengthen your subject teams, as John Blanchard explains

9 May 2013

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Leadership & Governance Hub

Keeping headteachers, the entire senior leadership team and governors up-to-date with the latest news, reports, articles and guidance, the Leadership & Governance Hub brings together extensive materials on education law, leadership issues and school governance.

9 May 2013

Optimus Education

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Taking lessons from a great leader

Evidence-based practice and the complexities of education

Developing professionalism through resilience and self-knowledge

Helping teachers to ask able students the right questions

Using action research in CPD to improve teaching and learning

Developing a whole-school SEAL initiative through peer learning

Using the 2012 Teachers’ Standards 5 and 6 to support CPD

Facilitating learning: doing less to get more

Helping colleagues to improve their use of feedback

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