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Teaching and learning

Leading CPD practitioners including Mary Myatt, Kathrine Mortimore, Sue Cowley and David Didau offer their advice on the key topics and evidence-based research in teaching and learning to help you to grow and develop as a teacher.

  • 20 ideas for teaching translation

    20 ideas for teaching translation

    Published: 06/09/2020

    Head of languages and MFL consultant, Isabelle Jones, shares her approach to teaching translation skills, with 20 creative and flexible classroom activities.

    By: Isabelle Jones
    Other at Upper Shirley High
  • 20 ideas for icebreakers

    20 ideas for icebreakers

    Published: 13/08/2020

    20 quick, fun and engaging icebreakers to help you and students get to know each other. Whatever your subject, there's an idea that will work in your classroom. Perfect for training, newly qualified and experienced teachers alike!

    By: Teachit's editorial team
    Other at Upper Shirley High
  • Framing learning around historical enquiry questions

    Framing learning around historical enquiry questions

    Published: 13/08/2020

    Will Bailey-Watson is Subject Lead of PGCE History at the University of Reading. He shares his ideas for a best-practice approach to enquiry questions for training history teachers.

    By: Will Bailey-Watson
    Other at Upper Shirley High
  • Using technology to give feedback

    Using technology to give feedback

    Published: 14/08/2020

    Joe Dale is an independent languages consultant and an expert in using digital tools to support teaching and learning. Here are his tips for using technology to give feedback.

    By: Joe Dale
    Other at Upper Shirley High
  • 20 ideas for quick and easy classroom displays

    20 ideas for quick and easy classroom displays

    Published: 17/08/2020

    Quick and easy classroom display ideas to jolly up your classroom walls and support teaching and learning. From proud clouds to learning pockets, you'll find an idea that will work for any subject or key stage.

    By: Teachit's editorial team
    Other at Upper Shirley High
  • Revision techniques for students

    Revision techniques for students

    Published: 17/08/2020

    Teacher and author, Jake Hunton, offers eight evidence-based suggestions for highly effective revision strategies, based on proven techniques from cognitive science and psychology.

    By: Jake Hunton
    Other at Upper Shirley High