Pedagogy

The latest research and advice covering the theory and practice of teaching, including teaching methods and tips

Sunday

14th Jan 2024

Why your classroom needs a whole-class task board
Typically used to support children with additional needs, task boards can be an effective tool for helping all pupils develop independent learning skills, says Leyla Gambell
Post it notes

Thursday

4th Jan 2024

How my teacher of 40 years ago shapes my own teaching
Teachers who were lucky enough to have an inspirational experience as pupils can find much to draw on when they face a classroom of children themselves, says Iona McCroary
Horseshoe bend
5 key points when teaching ‘difficult’ history
Shying away from or glossing over uncomfortable events from the past when teaching history would do a disservice to pupils, says Paul Hamilton
5 key points when teaching ‘difficult histories’
EYFS: How to put talk at the heart of your setting
More children are entering school needing support with language, says Helen Pinnington, but there are some simple changes you can make to help
EYFS: How to put talk at the heart of your setting

Tuesday

2nd Jan 2024

5 tenets of teaching and learning every teacher should know
After 33 years in the classroom, there are five things that former headteacher John Tomsett wishes he’d known about teaching and learning at the start of his career
Tree rings number 5

Saturday

30th Dec 2023

Adaptive teaching: how to use ‘microadaptations’
There are two types of adjustments teachers should consider when they are planning for adaptive teaching, says Alex Quigley
Microadaptions

Thursday

28th Dec 2023

‘Slant’ won’t work for pupils with SEND, so what does?
Instead of the uniform nature of the ‘Slant’ technique, pupils with special educational needs and disabilities require a variety of individual approaches, argues Liz Hawker
‘Slant’ won’t work for SEND students, so what does?

Friday

22nd Dec 2023

Does directed improvement and reflection time work?
No, argues Mark Enser. ‘Dirt’ is designed to make feedback visible, rather than useful – and it’s time to get rid of it
Does directed improvement and reflection time work?

Thursday

21st Dec 2023

How to teach letter formation
Learning how to write your name is a crucial first skill, but what is the best way to help children get to grips with it? Helen Pinnington takes a look
ARCHIVE letter formation

Monday

11th Dec 2023

How we’re using school corridors to boost student writing
The introduction of weekly ‘composition’ lessons, coupled with an in-house art project to celebrate beautiful sentences, is making students more motivated to write, says Pete Jones
Boosting writing composition

Tuesday

28th Nov 2023

How to teach primary science, according to research
Research shows there’s a disadvantage gap for primary science, says Becky Francis – but new guidance from the EEF hopes to close it
How to teach primary science, according to research

Saturday

25th Nov 2023

EYFS: How to build a strong partnership with your TA
Following a collaborative approach and taking time to model positive interactions can help teachers and TAs to work better together, says Jess Gosling
EYFS: How to build a strong partnership with your TA